Top Cochabamba Sightseeing Tours in 2026

On this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Cochabamba, I’ll show you vibrant spots not often mentioned in guidebooks, like convents, cloisters, galleries, and enchanted passages. You’ll also see main attractions like picturesque September 14 Square and the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. Starting in Colon Square, we’ll weave through the city streets, learning how Bolivia’s fourth largest city drives the country’s economy. You’ll pass Francisco del Granado Square en route to the jewel of Cochabamba, the Monasterio de Santa Teresa. Discover why certain shops dominate specific streets, hear about Cholitas’ traditional dress, and find the best foods to sample downtown. Walk through Pasaje Histórico San Rafael (the Devil’s Passage) and visit Teatro Achá, once a convent. Explore art galleries like Gildaro Antezana’s studio, Museo Arqueológico, and the Mercado 25 de Mayo. By the tour’s end near Santo Domingo Church, you’ll understand Cochabamba’s history and charm.