Things to Do in Cochabamba

Fascinating but grim collection of medical instruments, anatomical specimens, and traditional Andean remedies. Part of the University of San Simon.

🕐 Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00

💡 Combines local history with medical curiosity; ask the curator about the trepanation tools used by pre-Columbian cultures.

Large public park with walking paths, playgrounds, a small lake, and street food vendors. Popular for evening strolls.

🕐 Daily 06:00–22:00

💡 Go on Sunday morning for the open-air aerobics classes by the lake; bring your own water.

Cochabamba's main market – a chaotic, colourful maze of stalls selling fresh produce, textiles, and hardware. No entry fee, but bring small change.

🕐 Mon–Sat 06:00–18:00, Sun 06:00–14:00

💡 Go early (before 09:00) to see the fruit sellers and watch locals bargain; try a fresh jugo (fruit juice) for 3–5 BOB.

Hill with a giant statue of Christ and panoramic views over the city. Popular for exercise and sunset watching.

🕐 Daily 06:00–20:00

💡 The climb takes 20–30 minutes; go at sunset for cooler temperatures and good light. Watch your step – the path is uneven.

Early 20th-century mansion built by tin magnate Simón Patiño, with ornate rooms, gardens, and a small museum. Entry is 10 BOB (about £1).

🕐 Tue–Fri 14:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00, Sun 09:00–12:00

💡 Visit on weekday afternoons when guided tours are less crowded; ask about the original furniture and the unused ballroom.