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Voykit pocket guide · Bolivia
Tarata
Do a day trip from Cochabamba to Tarata, spend 4–5 h visiting colonial sites; no overnight stay needed.
Tarata is a small colonial town in Cochabamba department, 29 km north of Cochabamba. Its historic centre, cathedral and convent are walkable, and the San Severino festival in late November adds cultural interest. A few hours are enough to see the main sights; overnight accommodation is not required.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Best months
- Nov (festival), Apr–Oct (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy season, check local conditions)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BOB
- Money
- Currency is the boliviano (BOB, Bs). Cash rules outside larger hotels and restaurants in La Paz and Santa Cruz.
- Daily spend
- Budget Bs 2,500–3,500 excl. meals · Mid Bs 3,500–5,000 excl. meals · High Bs 5,000+ excl. meals (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Entel, Tigo and Viva sell SIMs with passport registration in their own shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 119
- Plugs
- Types A, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Some La Paz buildings have 115 V — check.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Round up; about 10% in tourist restaurants.; Uyuni driver and cook: Bs 50–100 per traveller for 3 days, shared.; Guides: Bs 30–70 a day.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- Pay a boliviano or two; bring paper.
Get in
By air
- CBB · Jorge Wilstermann International Airport
- Main airport for Cochabamba, about 1 h drive to Tarata
Typical fares
- Cochabamba → Tarata shared taxi
- about Bs 5 one‑way, ~1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is fully walkable; shared taxis or minibuses from Cochabamba drop you in the centre.
See and do
Known for
- Cathedral of Tarata
- San Severino festival
- Traditional pottery and weaving
- Thin chorizo sausages
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tarata | Shared taxi or minibus from Cochabamba, Avenida Barrientos; about 1 h, 29 km (18 mi)Shared taxi or minibus from Cochabamba, Avenida Barrientos; about 1 h, 18 mi (29 km) | ≈1 h 15 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Day‑trip only
- No hotels needed; visit from Cochabamba and return the same day.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'buenos días'; avoid: Rushing into business
- Photos: Ask, and accept a no; avoid: Photographing rituals uninvited
- Sea question: Listen; avoid: Joking about Bolivia's lost coast
- Queues and blockades: Patience; avoid: Arguing with protesters
Scams and watch-outs
- Shared‑taxi fare listed as Bs 5 (2010) – check current price.
- Chicha quality varies; buy only from reputable stalls.
Tarata is generally safe; petty theft is low, but keep valuables secure and be cautious on shared taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tarata yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cathedral of Tarata
- San Severino festival
- Traditional pottery and weaving
- Thin chorizo sausages
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tarata: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tarata, revision 5026819 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5026819
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tarata). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.