It is the capital of the cochabamba department and the fourth largest city in bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 bolivian census It lies in the densely populated, fertile cochabamba basin, at 8,432 feet (2,570 metres) above sea level Founded as villa de oropeza in 1574 by the conquistador sebastián barba de padilla, it was elevated to city status in 1786 and renamed cochabamba, the quechua Tripadvisor has 10,603 reviews of cochabamba hotels, attractions, and restaurants making it your best cochabamba resource. Located in central bolivia, in a valley surrounded by mountains, cochabamba is a unique blend of modernity and tradition, making it a fascinating destination to visit and live. Explore cochabamba holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Many bolivians consider cochabamba as having the best food in the country Cochabamba unfolds majestically in the heart of bolivia, at an altitude of 2,500 meters, nestled in a fertile valley that has earned it the nickname city of eternal spring. the quechua language is still widely spoken, even in the city, which is why cochabamba is also known as la llajta.
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