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Top 3 food & drink things to do in Cochabamba

Cochabamba on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Adelante Mujer Bolivian Cooking Workshops, Cochabamba1

    1. Adelante Mujer Bolivian Cooking Workshops

    5.0· 54 reviews· 3 hours

    Experience the secrets and the essence behind Bolivian gastronomy in the heart of Cochabamba, Bolivia's gastronomical capital. We professionally train local women who have suffered from gender violence and others in vulnerable social situations to guide you through the process of preparing a gourmet 3 course meal using local ingredients and recipes. These women will introduce you to Bolivian cuisine, the way their grandmothers taught them, the traditional way, bringing you an unforgettable and authentic experience. Learn about the history of traditional recipes, taste local ingredients, learn how to peel potatoes using only a knife!... All this while supporting these women in Bolivia to value their work and their knowledge! Your payment for this activity goes towards helping these women sustain themselves and their families during this difficult time. Adelante Mujer!

  2. City of Eternal Spring: Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Cochabamba, Cochabamba2

    2. City of Eternal Spring: Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Cochabamba

    5.0· 2 reviews

    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.

  3. Tour to Valle Alto (Tarata), Cochabamba3

    3. Tour to Valle Alto (Tarata)

    5.0· 1 reviews· 6 hours

    Tarata is a traditional Town that is at 45 minutes from Cochabamba city. There is possible to enjoy a nice whether and see how were the colonial builds and taste traditional food. Visiting markets and popular places the costumer is able to meet locals and understand Bolivian traditions. Meet new people, a new culture and taste Bolivian food. At the tour you will be able to understand more about the Bolivian culture.

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