Tarata
Birthplace of two Bolivian presidents — Mariano Melgarejo and René Barrientos Ortuño — Tarata is a tiny colonial-era town in the south of Cochabamba Department, sometimes called the "Villa Colonial." Founded during the Spanish viceregal period, it sits at high elevation in the mountains, a short drive from Cochabamba city. The town is known locally for its homemade cheese and sausage.
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- Population8,043
- Nearest water from center 7.2 km4.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.6 km4.1 mi
Nearest airports
Tarata: quick answers
Where is Tarata?
Tarata is in Bolivia, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Cochabamba.
How do you get to Tarata?
The nearest airport is Cochabamba (CBB), about 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tarata?
The warmest month is November, averaging 15°C58°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is January, with about 181 mm7.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tarata?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Tarata?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Colomi, Quillacollo and Capinota.