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Tarata

Place in Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

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Overview

Tarata is a small city in the department of Cochabamba. It is prominent among the region's colonial towns for its surviving traditional architecture, and it is home to the annual festival of San Severino which marks the coming of the rains in late November.

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Getting there

Tarata is 29 km or a little over an hour from the city of Cochabamba. Shared taxis and minibuses offer direct service regularly from Avenida Barrientos, between the marketplace at la Cancha and Avenida 6 de Agosto.

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UnderstandTarata's history as a colonial village is slowly disappearing, as increasingly colonial buildings are destroyed to make way for concrete multi-story buildings.

Get inTarata is 29 km or a little over an hour from the city of Cochabamba. Shared taxis and minibuses offer direct service regularly from Avenida Barrientos, between the marketplace at la Cancha and Avenida 6 de Agosto.

Get around

SeeThe Cathedral of Tarata houses the remains of a mystical former Bolivian President, General Mariano Melgarejo.

DoWalk around town, especially up to the monastery, to experience the colonial feel, how it has been impoverished over the centuries, and how it is transforming into a more internationalized city (as new construction…

BuyTarata is known for its traditional arts and crafts, especially for pottery and weaving. It is still inexpensive to buy the crafts in the town, many of which are useful for travelers such as clothing.

EatTarata has a tradition of preparing very thin sausages or chorizos, which are available at several local eateries at low prices.

DrinkChicha is the traditional corn-based alcoholic drink, but changes to the method of preparing have mafe the chicha less than trustworthy.

SleepIt is possible to see Tarata on a day trip from Cochabamba, so it isn't necessary to look for a place to stay. Arrive early, visit the town, and leave when you feel you've seen enough.

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