Cochabamba district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Tarata

Tarata is a town in Cochabamba district, Bolivia, home to about 8,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Laguna Huayñacota (19 km), Presa Rodeo Camino (31 km) and Iglesia de San Bartolomé (34 km).

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Tarata, Bolivia
Tarata, Cochabamba district, Bolivia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tarata at a glance

Location
Cochabamba district, Bolivia
Population
about 8,043
Coordinates
17.6090° S, 66.0213° W
Places within 50 km
107 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Tarata

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tarata: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tarata

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is Tunillasnioj Loma (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tarata

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is Lockheed T-33 (27 km); the best-known is Cristo de la Concordia (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tarata

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is Cascada de Lípez (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tarata

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is La Angostura Lake (12 km); the best-known is Laguna Huayñacota (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Tarata

16 churches within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is Convento San José de Tarata (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tarata

9 museums within 100 km of Tarata. The closest is Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tarata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarata
  2. 12 km Iglesia de Cliza · church, Cochabamba
  3. 24 km Presa Rodeo Camino · lake, Cochabamba
  4. 39 km Laguna Huayñacota · lake, Cochabamba
  5. 19 km Convento San José de Tarata · church, Cochabamba
  6. 1 km Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen · museum, Cochabamba
  7. 2 km Back to Tarata

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From travellers near Tarata

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How to reach Tarata

    All places near Tarata by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tarata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19117Tunillasnioj Loma (20 km)
    Forts & heritage3037Lockheed T-33 (27 km)
    Waterfalls632Cascada de Lípez (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1129La Angostura Lake (12 km)
    Churches1616Convento San José de Tarata (1 km)
    Other attractions1013Templo Antiguo de Santa Vera Cruz Tatala (25 km)
    Museums89Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen (2 km)
    Caves14Mureca Multirepuestos Cavero (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Rio Caine (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Jardín Botánico Martín Cárdenas (36 km)
    Parks22Plaza 14 de Septiembre (35 km)
    Treks01Quirusmayo to Cuidad de Ittas (64 km)

    Tarata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tarata?

    Laguna Huayñacota (lake, about 19 km), Convento San José de Tarata (church, about 1 km), Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen (museum, about 2 km), Presa Rodeo Camino (lake, about 31 km), Iglesia de Cliza (church, about 12 km), La Angostura Lake (lake, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tarata?

    107 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tarata?

    Tunillasnioj Loma, about 20 km by road; Jamachuma Loma (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tarata?

    Lockheed T-33, about 27 km by road; General Esteban Arze (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tarata?

    Cascada de Lípez, about 32 km by road; Senda A la Cascada la Pajcha O Cascada Molino Blanco (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tarata?

    Start in Tarata, visit Iglesia de Cliza, then Presa Rodeo Camino, then Laguna Huayñacota, then Convento San José de Tarata, then Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tarata?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Tarata

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tarata’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tarata on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.