Tarata, Cliza & La Angostura Lake Trip

Discover the villages of the Valle Alto region on this trip to Tarata, Cliza and La Angostura Lake from Cochabamba, a way to engage with traditional life and the indigenous culture of Bolivia.

Tarata, Cliza & La Angostura Lake Trip

Meet at 10 am in the Plaza de Colón square in Cochabamba to begin the journey to Tarata, approximately 50 minutes away.

Explore Tarata for two and a half hours, walking through its streets and squares while viewing buildings such as San Pedro church and the Town Hall. Visit the Melgarejo Bridge, uniquely situated in the middle of a street, and learn about its significance.

Enjoy a traditional meal featuring a main course and a typical drink, chicha de maíz, before visiting the Tarata market and boarding the minibus.

Next, travel to the carob forest of Tiataco, located 15 minutes away, for a 35-minute hike among the trees to learn about Andean culture. A brief visit to the village of Tiataco precedes the trip to Cliza.

Explore the Cliza farmer's market and the town's main square, featuring the clock tower of Nuestra Señora del Carmen church, one of the oldest in the area.

Stop by the Angostura lagoon for scenic views before returning to Cochabamba, arriving at the Plaza de Colón at 5:15 pm.