Cochabamba: the tallest Cristo Redentor of the world
Cochabamba, like Santa Cruz, is a modern city far from the stereotypical imagine of Bolivia.
It looks like a vibrant and dynamic city, which enjoys a booming, both in terms of population and economy.
The most important attraction is the huge Cristo de la Concordia. With its 34 meter, it's the tallest statue of a Cristo Redentor. About one meter taller than the one in Rio de Janeiro. It's reachable by a "teleférico" which costs 13BOB return. Or, it's possible just walking up 2,000 steps, altrough it isn't suggested as some tourists have been victims of robberies. I've done it and I felt very safe tough.
The city center is between Plaza Colon and Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Here there's the Baroque cathedral, encircled by arcades of some colonial buildings. One of these is the convent Santa Teresa, where few cloistered nuns still live. One more beautiful building to visit is finally the Palacio Portales, decorated with the European materials.
An area to visit is also the "cancha", a colourful market.
My favourite park tough is Parque de la Familia. At 7.45pm it starts a spectacular waterplay and light show.
Last but not least, Cochabamba is famous in Bolivia for the good quality of the food. I actually had great meals. Just mentioning the Picante de lengua, spicy cow tongue.
There are few beautiful little towns around, such as Tiquipaya and Torotoro. Torotoro will be my next destination.
It looks like a vibrant and dynamic city, which enjoys a booming, both in terms of population and economy.
The most important attraction is the huge Cristo de la Concordia. With its 34 meter, it's the tallest statue of a Cristo Redentor. About one meter taller than the one in Rio de Janeiro. It's reachable by a "teleférico" which costs 13BOB return. Or, it's possible just walking up 2,000 steps, altrough it isn't suggested as some tourists have been victims of robberies. I've done it and I felt very safe tough.
The city center is between Plaza Colon and Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Here there's the Baroque cathedral, encircled by arcades of some colonial buildings. One of these is the convent Santa Teresa, where few cloistered nuns still live. One more beautiful building to visit is finally the Palacio Portales, decorated with the European materials.
An area to visit is also the "cancha", a colourful market.
My favourite park tough is Parque de la Familia. At 7.45pm it starts a spectacular waterplay and light show.
Last but not least, Cochabamba is famous in Bolivia for the good quality of the food. I actually had great meals. Just mentioning the Picante de lengua, spicy cow tongue.
There are few beautiful little towns around, such as Tiquipaya and Torotoro. Torotoro will be my next destination.
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