🇧🇴 Cochabamba, Bolivia

Outlander

📍 Plaza Colón, Cochabamba

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La propiedad — Outlander

Outlander is a three-star business hotel on Avenida Oquendo, Cochabamba’s main thoroughfare. The lobby feels functional: polished tiles, a reception desk with a computer terminal, a small sitting area with leather sofas. It suits travellers who need a reliable base close to the centre and the bus terminal, not a boutique experience. The USP is location and value – you can walk to the Plaza 14 de Septiembre in ten minutes.

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Crónicas de Cochabamba

Cochabamba was founded in 1571 as a Spanish agricultural settlement, growing wheat for the silver mines of Potosí. Its colonial core is built around the Plaza 14 de Septiembre, with a cathedral dating from the early 19th century. The city boomed in the 20th century as a transport and commercial hub, giving it a grid of wide avenues and modern blocks. Today it’s known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' for its mild climate, and is a centre for Bolivia’s food culture and the annual FEXPO trade fair.

El mejor momento para visitar

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Los mejores meses

April, May, September: dry, sunny days, cool nights, and fewer tourists. The landscapes around the Tunari National Park are clear, and the city’s outdoor markets are pleasant.

Peak / Festival Surge

July is peak season for domestic tourism, driven by school holidays and the Feria de la Virgen del Carmen events in nearby towns. Hotel prices can rise 20-30%. August also sees the FEXPO trade fair, bringing business travellers and pushing up rates.

La temporada del hombro

March and November are good shoulder months: drier than the wettest months, lower occupancy, and discounts of 10-15% on standard rates. November has the added bonus of mild temperatures before the December heat.

Tiempo y embalaje

Cochabamba’s climate is semi-arid with a sharp temperature swing from warm afternoons to cool nights; July can drop to 5°C at night. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings and early mornings, plus sunscreen for the strong midday sun.

Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Cochabamba

  • The city’s new cable-car line (Mi Teleférico Cochabamba) linking the south to the centre is partially operational, reducing travel time from the airport to the city core.
  • A number of streets around the Plaza 14 de Septiembre are undergoing pedestrianisation works in 2026; some bus routes are rerouted.
  • The annual Cochabamba Gastronomic Festival is scheduled for late June, drawing food stalls and crowds to the city centre.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Outlander, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 3 through 5 facing Plaza Colón. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise while still offering a clear view of the square and its activity. The plaza-facing side generally gets good natural light and a sense of openness.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above lobby level, often noisier from foot traffic and the reception area) and any room facing the side alley or back street rather than the plaza. These back rooms may have less light and more noise from service deliveries or kitchen exhaust.

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Best views

Plaza Colón is a traditional central square with trees, benches, and a statue of the explorer. Rooms facing the square offer a pleasant city view of colonial-style buildings and everyday Bolivian life. The opposite side likely looks onto a narrower street with less character.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, as they're above the ground-floor bustle but still within the older building's typical lift range (assuming a 5- or 6-storey structure, common for 3-star hotels in central Cochabamba).

🔊 Noise notes

Plaza Colón is a transportation hub in Cochabamba: taxis, minibuses, and pedestrians create constant low-level noise, especially 7-10am and 5-8pm. Occasional street musicians or political rallies may happen on weekends. Request a room on a higher floor to minimise this.

Insider tips

1. If you have heavy luggage, check if the lift reaches floor 5 — many older 3-star hotels here have lifts that stop at floor 4, leaving a flight of stairs. 2. For breakfast, ask reception about the café on the plaza — sometimes hotel breakfast is served there instead of a cramped dining room, which is nicer.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalaciones hoteleras — Outlander

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Wi-Fi

Free, no login. Speed: about 10 Mbps download. Weekend afternoons can be slower due to guest load.

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Lift / Elevator

One passenger lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

Free digital access to PressReader (50+ papers). No physical papers. Building is a converted 1920s mansion; original wooden stairs in the rear wing.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in 14:00–22:00. Early bag drop from 08:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 costs BOB 100; after 13:00, charged full night.

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day arrivals/departures; longer storage BOB 20 per day.

Accessibility

No step-free entrance – one small step at front door. Staff can assist. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift fits a standard wheelchair.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento Plaza Colón (200 m north), BOB 25 per night. No EV charging.

Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos

City / tourist tax: Bolivian Tourist Tax: BOB 3 per person per night, payable at check-in.

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 72 hours before arrival. Incidental hold of BOB 200 per night at check-in.

Faith & Dietary cerca de

  • Church: Iglesia Pentecostés del Movimiento Misionero Mundial (236 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Bolívar (257 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: Centro Gnóstico (375 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Pentecostal Dios es Amor (391 m · ~5 min walk)

Estilo de vida y recreación local

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Shopping

Galería Villarroel — 131 m · ~2 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas y Museo Arqueológico — 188 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Teatro Adela Zamudio — 400 m · ~5 min walk

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Kids & Family

Juegos Infantiles Carlos De La Torre — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk

5 minutos de radio esenciales

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Nearest ATM

Banco Nacional de Bolivia — 198 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacia Moreira — 55 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Skemas — 108 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Parada a Villa Tunari — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk

Dinero y moneda

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Local currency

Bolivian Boliviano, BOB

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange desks at the airport or tourist offices in Cochabamba as they mark up heavily.

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Cards & contactless

Cards work in most shops and restaurants in Plaza Colón, but smaller stalls and taxis are cash-only; contactless is rare.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping is not expected. Round up for good service in restaurants, leave small change for porters or hotel staff.

Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto

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Cheap coffee

A small black coffee at a street-side café costs around 6–8 BOB.

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Best-value lunch

A set lunch (menú) with soup and main at a local comedor costs 15–25 BOB.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a simple neighbourhood restaurant ranges from 25–35 BOB.

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Street food & cheap eats

Plaza Colón has stalls and carts selling salteñas, anticuchos and grilled corn — cheap and safe.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets like IC Norte and Hipermaxi are common in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Mercado La Prado and the shops along Avenida Ballivián offer low-cost imported and local clothing.

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Cheapest way around

Microbuses or trufis cost 2 BOB per ride; from the airport take a trufi or shared taxi for 15 BOB per person.

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch at menú del día places rather than dinner menus. Drink tap water (filtered) from your hostel to avoid buying bottles. Negotiate taxi fares before getting in.

Emergency Contacts

Cochabamba
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Police
110
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Ambulance / Medical
118
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Fire Department
119

For general help, dial 911 in urban areas. In Cochabamba, the tourist police can be reached at 800-14-8007 for English assistance.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Eli’s Pizza Express & Fast Food pizza
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Kjaras Los Villagritas Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Doña Pola bolivian;pork
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Jacaranda bolivian
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tuesday american
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Magia Latina Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cafe Italiano coffee_shop
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Coffee Company C&C tea;dessert;sandwich
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cochabamba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Outlander

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Nacional de Bolivia — 198 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Farmacia Moreira — 55 m · ~1 min walk

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En torno a

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Radio Taxi (local) 15-25 BOB

Hotel Los Angeles → Cochabamba city centre (Plaza 14 de Septiembre)

25 min · Call ahead; 5-10 min wait · Generally 06:00-22:00, some 24h

💡 Use Radio Taxi Germán (tel. 442 5345) — they’re reliable. When calling from the hotel, confirm the fare before you get in; surge pricing isn't common but negotiate if it's heavy rain.

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Micro (minibus) Line 3 or 12 2.50 BOB

Av. Capitán Ustariz / Hotel Los Angeles stop (flag down) → Cochabamba city centre (Mercado Central)

40 min · Every 5-10 minutes in daytime · 06:00-21:00

💡 Look for 'Sacaba-Cochabamba' painted on the windscreen. Keep coins ready because drivers don't give change. During rush hour, it's cramped; hold your bag tight and avoid peak 07:30-08:30 and 17:30-18:30.

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Trufi (shared taxi-van) Línea Azul 3.00 BOB

Av. Capitán Ustariz (same stop as micros) → Cochabamba city centre (Av. Heroínas)

30 min · Every 3-5 minutes · 06:30-20:00

💡 Slightly faster than micros but seats fill fast. If you're carrying luggage or a backpack, expect to pay an extra seat. Best for short trips when you're not in a hurry.

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Airport Taxi Cochabamba 40-60 BOB

Jorge Wilstermann International Airport → Hotel Los Angeles (Av. Capitán Ustariz km 4.5, Sacaba)

20 min · On demand · 24/7, though less frequent late night

💡 Avoid drivers inside the terminal. Walk out to the main road and flag a yellow taxi or use the Radio Taxi booth just outside arrivals. Bargain firmly but politely; 50 BOB is fair for this route.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What are the best rooms at Outlander?

Request a room on floors 3 through 5 facing Plaza Colón. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise while still offering a clear view of the square and its activity. The plaza-facing side generally gets good natural light and a sense of openness.

Which rooms should I avoid at Outlander?

Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above lobby level, often noisier from foot traffic and the reception area) and any room facing the side alley or back street rather than the plaza. These back rooms may have less light and more noise from service deliveries or kitchen exhaust.

Is Outlander noisy?

Plaza Colón is a transportation hub in Cochabamba: taxis, minibuses, and pedestrians create constant low-level noise, especially 7-10am and 5-8pm. Occasional street musicians or political rallies may happen on weekends. Request a room on a higher floor to minimise this.

Which rooms have the best views at Outlander?

Plaza Colón is a traditional central square with trees, benches, and a statue of the explorer. Rooms facing the square offer a pleasant city view of colonial-style buildings and everyday Bolivian life. The opposite side likely looks onto a narrower street with less character.

What are insider tips for staying at Outlander?

1. If you have heavy luggage, check if the lift reaches floor 5 — many older 3-star hotels here have lifts that stop at floor 4, leaving a flight of stairs. 2. For breakfast, ask reception about the café on the plaza — sometimes hotel breakfast is served there instead of a cramped dining room, which is nicer.

What time is check-in at Outlander?

Check-in at Outlander is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Outlander have Wi-Fi?

Free, no login. Speed: about 10 Mbps download. Weekend afternoons can be slower due to guest load.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Outlander?

Bolivian Tourist Tax: BOB 3 per person per night, payable at check-in.

Where can I eat cheaply near Outlander?

A set lunch (menú) with soup and main at a local comedor costs 15–25 BOB.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Outlander?

Microbuses or trufis cost 2 BOB per ride; from the airport take a trufi or shared taxi for 15 BOB per person.

When is the best time to visit Cochabamba?

April, May, September: dry, sunny days, cool nights, and fewer tourists. The landscapes around the Tunari National Park are clear, and the city’s outdoor markets are pleasant.

Principales atracciones en Cochabamba

Museo de la Medicina Free

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

Parque de la Familia Free

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

Mercado de la Cancha Free

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

Cerro de la Coronilla Free

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

Palacio Portales

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

ℹ️ Nota de datos: La información se basa en datos públicos, análisis de IA y fuentes de Internet. Los detalles, incluidas la configuración de las habitaciones, los precios, los horarios de apertura y las listas de eventos, pueden ser inexactos o desactualizados.
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