Cochabamba, Bolivia鈥檚 Garden City, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Cochabamba is only 380 km from聽La Paz, but it feels worlds away. Seeing the lush vegetation in the city鈥檚 parks was our first indication that we were no longer on the Altiplano. At 2,558 m (8,390 ft), the temperature is much warmer, the air is thicker, and the ground is more fertile than it was on the high plateau.

While walking around Cochabamba we realized how many green spaces there are in this city. It seemed as if every block has a square filled with palm trees, flowering trees and flower gardens. As well, many boulevards are lined with mature trees providing shade. It is quite impressive that the city has committed so much space to parks and gardens.

Founded by the Spanish in 1571, Cochabamba鈥檚 many fabulous old Spanish colonial buildings have prominent places in the city today. The Incas had a settlement in this area before the Spanish, but unfortunately none of their buildings remain. Plaza 14 de Septiembre is a lovely square bordered by bright yellow colonial buildings. At their base are long, covered sidewalks with arched ceilings. The inside of the square is filled with flower gardens and park benches under tall palm trees. It鈥檚 a lively plaza; always filled with local families. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Cochabamba, Bolivia鈥檚 Garden City
Guide Location: Bolivia » Cochabamba
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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