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Bolivia's kitchen, perched in a Andean valley
Cochabamba sits in a broad valley at 2,558 meters, just low enough to escape the biting cold of La Paz and high enough for a climate the locals call eternal spring. The city earned its reputation as the food capital of Bolivia honestly: the covered Mercado 25 de Mayo and the vast La Cancha market, one of the largest open-air markets in South America, overflow daily with chicha vendors, salteña stalls, and mountains of fresh produce from the surrounding Cochabamba valley. Bolivians from other cities come here specifically to eat.
The Cristo de la Concordia, completed in 1994, stands on Cerro San Pedro at 36.
4 meters, slightly taller than the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. A cable car runs to the base of the statue on weekends. The city center retains its colonial grid, with the main plaza anchored by the Catedral de Cochabamba, which took 160 years to complete. The Palacio de la Prefectura opposite the plaza is a fine example of neoclassical architecture from the early republic era.
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Before you walk.
La Cancha is south of the city center and is easily reached on foot from Plaza Colon, or by trufi (shared taxi). Wednesday and Saturday are the largest market days. The market spreads over dozens of city blocks, so budget two or three hours and keep a firm hold on your belongings.
The historic center around Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the Portales neighborhood are generally safe and pleasant to walk during daylight hours. As in any Bolivian city, be alert at busy markets and avoid walking alone after dark in unfamiliar areas.
Yes, a funicular cable car runs to the platform near the statue on weekends. You can also climb the approximately 2,000 steps on the staircase path. The view over the entire Cochabamba valley from the statue's base is exceptional.
Cochabamba at 2,558 meters is about 1,100 meters lower than La Paz, making the altitude adjustment significantly easier. Most visitors from sea level feel fine within a day. The temperate climate, with average temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius year-round, makes walking comfortable.
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