Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Bolívar E-644)
The exterior of this oddly prominent and deteriorating private mansion is
worth a look for its garish blue-and-white striped 'bananas in pyjamas' extravagance. It's
still inhabited and is occasionally open for informal tours - check at the tourist office (
Click here
)
.
Cathedral
(cnr Campero & La Madrid)
This rather dull-looking cathedral contains the remains of
prominent
chapacos,
including Tarija's founder, don Luis de Fuentes y Vargas. It was con-
structed in 1611 and has some interesting stained glass depicting harvest scenes.
CHURCH
Tours
Standard packages offered by operators include tours to the wineries from B$150 for a
half-day or B$200 for a full day, the latter also including a city tour and visits to other
sights in El Valle de la Concepción. For more information about the wineries of Valle de
la Concepcion,
Click here
.
WINE, ECOTOUR
Viva Tours
(
663-8325; Bolívar 251, 2nd fl)
For wine tours and adventurous ecotrips to Tarija's
hinterlands - including four nearby national reserves - it's tough to beat Viva Tours.
VTB Tours
(
664-4341; Ingavi O-784)
One of the city's longest established agencies with a reliable
reputation.
TOUR
Festivals & Events
Tarija is one of Bolivia's most festive towns, especially around
Carnaval
. Ask around
about the
arts fair
in October and about the
Serrano Ham & Cheese Festival
.
Rodeo Chapaco
RODEO
