COCHABAMBA

This colonial city is surrounded by fertile valleys fed by water from the Andes, is the third largest city in Bolivia.

Cochabamba  is a nice city with squares  and parks that adorn the side of the city and provide opportunities for fun and recreation for its inhabitants, among the most representative are: Martin Cardenas Botanical Gardens, Plaza on September 14, Plaza Quintanilla, Plaza Colon, Water Park, Plaza de las Banderas.

Surrounded by imposing colonial buildings and a large number of churches: Santo Domingo, San Francisco, the Convent of Santa Teresa and Company, among others besides the Archaeological Museum, a small but very useful for understanding the hieroglyphics and textiles preincaicos of the original peoples of this zone.

Portales Palace, built by the "tin baron," Simon Iturri Patino, who by their size and style, has become an essential place to visit for those who arrive in Cochabamba.

Cristo de la Concordia, located in the Cerro San Pedro, is a monumental sculpture by the artist Cesar Terrazas Pardo, who wanted to immortalize his work in the gesture of a Cristo protector has 33,.8 meters and if it joins the dimension of the pedestal reaching 40,04 meters. exceeds 6 meters. the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

From the hills of San Pedro, you can take a picture of the great valley of Cochabamba.

The Cancha, is a colorful market in which to get around. Deals, bargains and a whole variety of haggling techniques are used by buyers and traders, who offer everything from handicrafts, vegetables, fruits, clothing and other worn articles, household appliances, to modern electronic equipment.

In terms of entertainment centers, Cochabamba has several movie theaters, of which the most notable is the film "Center" with 10 rooms simultaneously, square meals and shopping center, thus constituting the largest cinema in Bolivia. In the area of Recoleta are restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs for every taste.

Sources close to the city you can visit towns located in the Valley High: Tarata, Huayculli, Cliza, Villa Rivero, and Arani Punata and in the Valley as Tiquipaya, the passu, and Pairumani Quillacollo which is one of the largest festivals Religious level of America and perhaps worldwide, the great feast of Urkupiña in the month of August.

Villa Tunari, Chapare, a tropical area with magnificent vegetation such as orchids, rivers and resort hotels with pools and natural pools.

Park Machia Inti Wara Yasi which can travel on foot for 3.2 km. to observe several animals who are cared for by experts and enjoy bathing in small waterfalls. Caverns of night birds like the oilbirds

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