Things to do & places to visit in Tarija Department, Bolivia

Tarija Department #7 destination in Bolivia 2023. The average rating score is 4.23 based on 547 traveler reviews, of 37 attractions. Timezone: America/La_Paz, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 2:35.

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5.0 Valle de los Condores (81 reviews)
- Perfect getaway
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

El Refugio Valle de Los Condores , is an amazing place only one hour from Tarija. It is the starting point for a trek in the mountains to go see condors. The hosts are wonderful, the food (veggie) is amazing and the hostel is cosy and confortable, with an amazing view on the Valle. We spent a few days there to go on the 2 days trek with local guides. After an amazing breakfast with local products (They have a few cow’s and a permaculture project), we climbed up the mountain to see many condores. At night, we camped in the mountains under the stars and the next day, we went for a swim in a beautiful waterfall before heading back to the Refugio to enjoy a fantastic meal. It is the perfect getaway place for hikers and everyone who want to enjoy the countryside! Do not hesitate to contact them to have more information and book your stay :) See more..
5.0 La Estacion - Wine House (7 reviews)
- Viaje de amigos
Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Vinoteca - Licoreria, variety of products at the best price. The Wine House Station offers the widest range of regional, national and imported wines. It also offers all kinds of sausages and cheeses, it also has the best craft beers in the region. See more..
5.0 Casa Real (7 reviews)
- Love the modern industrial architecture, and the views
Distilleries

Casa Real is Bolivia’s largest Singani distillery. With its French copper stills and beautiful vineyards, Casa Real is proud of the quality of its Singani. Visitors can see closely how this emblematic “eaux de vie” is made and appreciate the loftiness of the hillside vineyards. Free guided tours, boutique and tasting room available. See more..
5.0 Bodega Aranjuez 1976 (5 reviews)
- A highlight of our stay in Tarija
Wineries & Vineyards

Upon arrival to the Bodega we received a warm welcome from the staff and were given a few minutes to settle and enjoy our surroundings. We were given a tour of their facilities while being guided through their winemaking process. After a taste of refreshing Terruño white wine, we made our way by bus to ‘Finca el Origen’ where we were given a guided tour of their beautiful vineyards. Notably we stopped by ‘Lote 40’ where the first Tannat vines were planted in Bolivia. These are the vines producing the wines that are getting Bolivia international attention. Finally we were sat in an elegant building at the finca with gorgeous surroundings to enjoy a wine tasting with ham and cheese pairing. The knowledgable and friendly Gerardo, the head of tourism and export manager at Aranjuez, lead us through the process. We had chosen the ‘Experiencia Premium’ which meant, in addition to the first three wines, we tried the Bodega’s 4 most premium wines. A majority of these have won awards at international competitions; It was well worth the extra 75 Bolivianos. On the way back, the staff were then kind enough to drop us off right outside where we were staying in town. All in all, it was an amazing experience with kind, knowledgable staff and delicious wine. If you find yourself in Tarija craving good wine and good company, I couldn’t recommend it more. See more..
5.0 Eco Parque Don Pastor (4 reviews)
- Lindo
Bars & Clubs • Water Parks • Horseback Riding Tours

Excelente ambiente de campiña, buena atención mucha distracción para la familia y la comida típica de la región esta super delicosa See more..
5.0 Tariquia Flora and Fauna National Reserve (2 reviews)
- El último bastión de la naturaleza virgen de esta región
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Flora, fauna, misterios, belleza natural indescriptible y propia de las maravillas en extinción que golpean nuestro planeta.
Fuertes son los embates para lograr la exploración petrolera en el lugar, las manos asesinas acechan buscando invadir nuestros bosques, fuertes también son las reacciones de la gente del lugar y aledaños buscando proteger sus bellezas naturales.
Hogar de especies animales en peligro de extinción como el oso Jucumari (oso de anteojos) ríos caudalosos y manantiales mantienen un estado mágico en la reserva, creando y acondicionando el clima y la humedad en toda la región. See more..
5.0 El Candelero (1 review)
Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

El Candelero un lugar donde puedes disfrutar de un menu variado, postres, helados y comidas y mucho mas tambien hay juegos de mesa donde puedas jugar y compartir en familia con amigos; biblioteca, DVD, puedes celebrar tus cumpleanos, etc..... See more..
5.0 El angosto (1 review)
- Paisaje impactante
Spent 2-3 hours Motorcycle Trails • Off-Road & ATV Trails

Doce kilómetros de Impactantes Paisajes entre el Río Pilcomayo el Parque Nacional Aguarague y un camino construido antes de la guerra del Chaco. See more..
4.5 Museo Paleontologico y Arqueologico (38 reviews)
- Great experience know all about cliptodontes, mamuts and dinosaures in Tarija
Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • Science Museums

Tarija tiene un gran yacimiento de fosiles de animales prehistoricos. Los hay en el museo junto a atracciones historicas, vestigios de pueblos. Es un Museo que vale la pena visitar y aprender. Se halla a menos de una cuadra de la plaza principal. See more..
4.5 Bodega Casa Real (27 reviews)
- Great trip with Viva Tours
Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Distilleries

Casa Real is Bolivia's largest Singani distillery. With it's French copper stills and beautiful vineyards, Casa Real is proud of the quality of it's Singani. Visitors can see closely how emblematic "eaux de vie" is made and appreciate the loftiness of the hillside vineyards. Free guided tours, boutique and tasting room available See more..
4.5 Bodega Campos de Solana (19 reviews)
- Do it with the tour company in town
Wineries & Vineyards

Campos de Solana is known for the quality of its wines. It is a very modern and yet cozy winery. The staff is kind and helpful. There is a boutique, a tasting room and a beautiful terraza where visitors can enjoy Tarija’s amazing weather while tasting Bolivia’s most awarded wines. See more..
4.5 Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (7 reviews)
- Hidden history
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

The old library they keep is a remarkable treasure with books from the colonial times, since Tarija is a small city with a peaceful life, it helped to keep the library intact since its foundation in 1606, other old libraries in bigger cities were destroyed during military coups, or social problems, or any natural disaster. But that is not the case for this one, definitely a place to pay a visit for history lovers. They also have some archeological vessels and tools from different cultures that had influence in the region. As a good bonus they have beautiful paintings from different schools of art like the Potosi and Cuzco style. The guided tour is only in the afternoons, every hour beginning at 15:10, 16:10, 17:10 and 18:10. The door is closed, you will need to ring the door bell. See more..
4.5 Chorros de Marquiri (6 reviews)
- Stunning waterfall and a nice hike trail!!
Hiking Trails

It is a bit tricky to get there as most taxi drivers does not know really where it is and it is still quite a hidden place. After crossing the bridge you will reach a check point where you need to pay 10 Bolivianos to enter the area. After that the dirt road is getting worse and if the taxi won't take you the whole way it is about a 30 min walk to the start of the track, just follow the road towards the mountains. The start consist of a parking lot in front of some houses and a sign. Thereafter the track is easy to follow as the village people has made a remarkable job building fence along and marking the 40 min track to the waterfall. The path is beautiful and the waterfall is really impressing and definitely worth a visit when you are around Tarija. See more..
4.5 Rio Pilcomayo (5 reviews)
- Excelentes vistas del Río Pilcomayo
Bodies of Water

Vistas impresionantes del río Pilcomayo, uno de los ríos del Chaco americano. Imperdible si estás cerca de Villa Montes See more..
4.5 Coimata (4 reviews)
- Nice getaway from the city!
Waterfalls

The coimata waterfalls is a nice getaway from Tarija. It is aproximately 14 km from Tarija city center and if you want to enjoy the most of the nature I would recomend to go there with bike. You need to go along the car road but after Tomatitas the road is smaller and calmer and you can enjoy views of the country side and village life. The waterfalls it self is not too special but definitely worth a visit. There is a nice hotel near by, Pasarela, where you can sit at their terass enjoying an icecream with a beautiful view. Nice day trip! See more..
4.5 Casa Vinicola El Potro (4 reviews)
- Kindly
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

A nice option to get the most of Tarija: - Winery, - Tasting, - Food, - Personalized wines This and much more on Boutique Winery Casa Vinicola EL POTRO Tarija, BOLIVIA See more..
4.5 Museo de la guerra del Chaco (2 reviews)
Military Museums

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4.5 Plaza Principal 24 de Julio (2 reviews)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

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4.0 La Casa Vieja (74 reviews)
- A Chilled day out
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Nice place if you avoid peak times. I have been here a few times the food is good the wine ok, it is more about the typical atmosphere of this region. If you come before 12 pm you can pick your table, maybe not next to the speaker. And as everywhere in Bolivia, people like to drink until the bitter end. See more..
4.0 Plaza Luis de Fuentes (72 reviews)
- Great spot for eateries.
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Liked the ambiance of the plaza plus there were a number of restaurants to chose from all around the plaza See more..
4.0 Casa Dorada (47 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings

only 5bs for a quick look at the life of this very interesting couple and their beautiful abode in the heart of the city in Tarija. Gorgeous rooms. See more..
4.0 Plazuela Sucre (20 reviews)
- Loverly quiet plaza
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

The "Plazuela Sucre" Or Sucre square is a beautifull place three blocks away from the main square (Plaza Luis de Fuentes). It´s a nice place where to walk, seat, surrounded by plants and trees and a cofee shop and a pizza shop. The young people use to meet in there. See more..
4.0 Iglesia de San Roque (14 reviews)
- Nice exterior, average interior
Churches & Cathedrals

Nice good-looking church from the outside, white and grey, different from all the others. The interiors are nothing special, have a look at the vendors outside selling great and cheap (sweet) snacks! Nice view once you reach the church at the end of the street. See more..
4.0 Parque La Costanera (12 reviews)
- Open space for your kids
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Nice park to walk and play with the family. See more..
4.0 Plaza 12 De Agosto (4 reviews)
- Un lindo lugar para pasear
Spent < 1 hour Parks

Me gusto especialmente el hecho de que tengan una fuente tan grande y como podaron los arbustsos en la plaza. See more..
4.0 El Camino del Inca (2 reviews)
- A pretty pain in the butt
Hiking Trails

We trekked this Inca trail from Sama back to Tarija just recently. It was the beginning of December and start of rainy season. The trail is pretty but poorly marked and there are very few options for accommodations or food along the route. We took the “Sama” bus from Parada al Norte at 9:00 am in Tarija (20 bolivianos) and got our at the park 2 hours later. We saw flamingos and many other birds around the lakes, which were very dry at that time of year. The path goes to the ridge line and then catches the Inca trail where it begins a long decline which is often steep and treacherously slippery. As soon as we cross the ridge, the clouds stayed with us for two days and rained constantly. We stayed in Cordillera at the only hostel along the trek, which was dingy and dirty and very uncomfortable. They have sheep organs hanging from the clothesline outside of our room. It was quite an experience. The next day, we did the remaining portion which was also difficult and slippery but passes nice terrain when there is actually a view. We ended at Pino Sur and caught a 10 boliviano trufi 45 minutes back to Tarija. Quite an adventure and not one we would repeat, but glad we have some interesting stories now. If you want to see details of our trek including distances, elevations, etc., or want to know more about sheep parts hanging on a clothesline in the rain, search for Career Break Adventures and Sama Bolivia or something similar. Enjoy your trip! See more..
3.5 Lago San Jacinto (36 reviews)
- Beautiful lake, breathtaking landscape
Beaches

Half an hour from Tarija there's the barrier lake San Jacinto, by Micro 2,5 B. Many restaurants offering mostly the same food and lots of fish, big portions, cheap. Sitting right next to the water. You should also take a brightly coloured boat for a short cruize on the sea, 3 B. per person, they provide life jackets, and will take you on a trip of about 10-15 minutes. Try a hot fresh maisena, they're really tasty! ;) See more..
3.5 Mirador de Los Suenos (25 reviews)
- THE BIGEST CUP OF WINE OF THE WORLD!!
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

THE BIGEST GLASS OF WINE OF THE WORLD!! For all wine lovers, this is an excellent monument for the same production.Is a imposing infrastructure in an enclosed balcony with the name “Mirador de los Suenos (Vantage point of the dreams)” with 19.83 m. taller with diferent arts. This infrastructure Is coinceive to offer a homage of wine production, becouse is the zone production characteristic. See more..
3.5 Catedral de San Bernando (16 reviews)
- very simple
Churches & Cathedrals

simple church open in the morning and during the office at 6PM. if the autel (in english?) is nice, the rest is not interesting. the chuch is near the main plaza so not a big waste of time if you visit it during a walk in the city See more..
3.5 Limbo Club (3 reviews)
- Lindo ambiente al fin un lugar con aire acondicionado
Dance Clubs & Discos

Buenos tragos, buenos precios, y al fin un lugar donde exista aire acondicionado para no morir en el verano.
Buenos tragos, buenos precios, y al fin un lugar donde exista aire acondicionado para no morir en el verano. See more..