Bolivia
Cochabamba
Cochabamba is Bolivia's third-largest city, set in a basin within the Andes that gives it a mild climate. Its valley is known for fruit orchards, making it a great place to enjoy fresh fruit and relaxed scenery.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (CBB)
- Best season
- Jun–Nov
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Sights covered
- 5 places
Sights worth seeing
Heritage & monuments
Cristo de la Concordia
Cristo de la Concordia is a statue of Christ atop San Pedro hill east of Cochabamba, reached by cable car or a climb of 2,000 steps. Standing nearly 40 meters tall including its pedestal, it's regarded as one of Bolivia's iconic landmarks.
Nature
Alalay Lake
A lake in Cochabamba, Bolivia, with bike paths and jogging trails circling its shore. It's a great spot to stroll or ride just like the locals do.
Temples & religious sites
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The metropolitan cathedral of Cochabamba, Bolivia, located on Plaza 14 de Septiembre in the city center. It's a great spot to admire grand cathedral architecture right in the heart of town.
Temples & religious sites
Cochabamba Bolivia Temple
The Cochabamba Bolivia Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first of its kind built in Bolivia. Its multi-tiered tower and arched stained-glass windows come together in striking architecture.
Nature
Warawara Lake
A high-altitude lake in Tunari National Park, northeast of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Sitting above 4,000 meters, it's a small lake just over 0.8 km long.
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
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Getting around
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