Cochabamba Center Touristic
Center Touristic in Cochabamba
- Cristo de la Concordancia
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Portales Palace
- Arqueological Museum
- Pasaje Artesanal
- Boulevar
- "La Cancha" Market
Cristo de la Concordia
The construction of “El Cristo de la Concordia” took place in 1989. It is considered the main attraction in the city of Cochabamba. This massive work was carried by the Catholic Church and contributions of diverse sources. This 33.4 m. high statue is an immense concrete structure that with his extended arms it represents the hospitality of the people of Cochabamba. There is a superb view from the top. It is important to mention that there is a cable car service, a resource that allows access to all visitors.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Toward 1605, according to the historical data gathered by the architect Carlos Lavayén, the master carpenter Sebastian Montes had participated in the construction of San Agustín's primitive church and began the construction of the main chapel. However, this work was unconcluded and with the risk of falling. That is why in 1619 the Town council, of the Villa of Oropeza (ancient name of the city) summoned architect Juan of Canedo to rim the walls of the main chapel and vessel. This work was concluded by Domingo del Bazo toward 1630. In 1701 the construction of the main church began, which is today the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Palacio Portales (Portales Palace)
This palace was built between 1915 and 1927 based on the design by French architect Eugene Bliault. It was residence of Simón Iturri Patiño, Bolivian millionaire, called "the tin baron." This place is a beautiful example of eclectic style. Set in 10 hectares of gardens inspired by Versailles, the mansion was finished in 1927 but never occupied. The Patiño Mansion is now the Cultural and Pedagogic Centre Simon I. Patiño.
Archaeological Museum - UMSS
The Museum displays approximately 40,000 archaeological, ethnographic and paleontological pieces. These pieces are classified and inventoried and they come mostly from the Department of Cochabamba and some from Bolivia´s other regions.
Archaeological section:
It has three areas of permanent exhibition: There is more than 1,500 ceramic pieces, working tools and others. Among the samples of Cochabamba pre colonial era, there is a great diversity of pottery, textile and metallurgical objects, also mummies, stone idols, and others.
Ethnographic section:
There is a display of ethnic cultures from the Amazon, Chaco and the Andes, as well as materials of the colonial and republican period.
Paleontological section:
It exhibits a significant collection of fossil remains of diverse animal species and life forms prior to human settlements.
Pasaje Artesanal "Joaquín Zenteno A."
In this craft´s market there is a great variety of ceramic, gold and leather products. It is big exhibition for the local artisans.
Boulevar
It is located in the Recoleta area and in this place the visitor can find places of amusement, restaurants, discos and others.
La Cancha Market
Its origin goes back to the days prior to the founding of the city and it is the best popular and traditional expression of Cochabamba. We find other fairs with similar characteristics in Quillacollo, Colcapirhua, Sacaba, Cliza, Vinto, Punata, Tarata and Tiquipaya, once per week in different days.
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