Major city · Bolivia
Quillacollo
Half a day: see the Urkupiña sanctuary and hot springs, then return to Cochabamba. Not a base.
Quillacollo is a commuter town 13 km west of Cochabamba, best known for the August Urkupiña festival and as a gateway to Tunari National Park and hot springs. Outside festival dates, most travellers visit on a half-day trip from Cochabamba.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rainy, roads may be muddy)
- Airport
- CBB
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Bolivia ↗Visa rules depend on your passport (some nationalities need a visa in advance): check with Bolivia's migration authority or a Bolivian consulate.
- Bolivia ↗Most of the tourist route is above 3,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on arrival, and see a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
- Bolivia ↗Protests and road blockades (bloqueos) are frequent and can close routes and cities for days; watch local news and keep plans flexible.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Quillacollo110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quillacollo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the boliviano (BOB, Bs).Bolivia-wide
- SIM or eSIMEntel, Tigo and Viva sell SIMs with passport registration in their own shops.Bolivia-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Bolivia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Round up; about 10% in tourist restaurants.Bolivia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bolivia-wide
- SafetyQuillacollo is generally safe during the day.
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- RestroomsPay a boliviano or two; bring paper.Bolivia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 ambulance · 119 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBlockades and strikes close shops and roads; Sunday is quiet.Bolivia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (13 km (8.1 mi) east; taxi about 30 min).CBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (8.1 mi (13 km) east; taxi about 30 min).
- Getting aroundTrufis and minibuses run along Blanco Galindo Avenue between Quillacollo and Cochabamba (20 min, Bs 2–3).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (salteña)Bs 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townBs 5–10
- Museum or sight ticketHot springs entryBs 4
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personBOB 60
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per roomBOB 250
- High-end bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per roomBOB 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 150 · Mid BOB 300 · High BOB 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (13 km (8.1 mi) east; taxi about 30 min)CBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (8.1 mi (13 km) east; taxi about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jun (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Quillacollo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trufis and minibuses run along Blanco Galindo Avenue between Quillacollo and Cochabamba (20 min, Bs 2–3). Taxis within town cost Bs 5–10.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cochabamba
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Trufi or minibus along Blanco Galindo Ave, 20 min
City centre, Cristo de la Concordia, markets.
Tarata
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Cochabamba, about 1 h
Colonial town with a main square and church.
Villa Tunari
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Cochabamba, about 2 h
Jungle and river activities; stay one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Quillacollo centre
Near Plaza Bolívar; basic hostels and guesthouses. Most visitors sleep in Cochabamba.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Bs 100–200
- Mid
- Bs 200–400
- High
- Bs 400+
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × BOB 60 | BOB 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BOB 150 | BOB 150 |
| Trufi from Cochabamba, one way1 × BOB 3 | BOB 3 |
| Hot springs entry1 × BOB 4 | BOB 4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 22 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 239 per person per day, bed included | BOB 239 |
2026 estimate in bolivianos; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Trufi from Cochabamba (one way) | Bs 2–3 |
| Hot springs entry | Bs 4 |
| Street snack (salteña) | Bs 5–8 |
| Set lunch (menú) | Bs 15–25 |
| Taxi within town | Bs 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Urkupiña festival (Aug 14–16) draws crowds; book transport and accommodation weeks ahead.
- Hot springs: the last 1.5 km (0.9 mi) is a walk; ask the trufi driver if they go to 'aguas calientes'.Hot springs: the last 0.9 mi (1.5 km) is a walk; ask the trufi driver if they go to 'aguas calientes'.
- Tunari National Park trailhead is a few km from town; take a taxi or local bus.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cochabamba → Quillacollo (trufi): Bs 2–3, 20 min
- Quillacollo → hot springs (trufi + walk): Bs 5 + 1.5 km (0.9 mi) walkBs 5 + 0.9 mi (1.5 km) walk
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- Aguas calientes — Hot springs (AH-gwahs kah-lee-EN-tes)
- ¿Dónde está el bus? — Where is the bus? (DON-deh es-TAH el boos)
Spanish is the main language; English is rare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quillacollo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (dry, cooler) · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy, roads may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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