Beach near Tarija, Bolivia

Tarija Travel Guide

Bolivia

Tarija is a city in southern Bolivia with a population of 159,269. It sits inland, away from the country’s main coastal destinations, and uses Bolivia’s standard time zone.

Most air travellers arrive through Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, also known by the code TJA. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Tarija, so the city is better suited to inland sightseeing than a beach-based trip.

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Local time

159,269

Population

6,372 miles away

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Weather in Tarija

Fri

24°

Sat

21°

Sun

19°

Know before you go

Pays in BOB

Plug type Type A & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 110

Dial code +591

Tipping: Tipping is not automatically included in bills in Bolivia, and while not compulsory, it is generally appreciated for good service. Locals may not always tip, but tourists are often expected to do so.

Best time to visit Tarija

Jan

24°23

Feb

24°21

Mar

23°26

Apr

22°9

May

22°1

Jun

22°0

Jul

21°1

Aug

24°0

Sep

27°4

Oct

26°10

Nov

26°18

Dec

25°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tarija

  1. Catedral de San Bernardo de Tarija

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.8 km

  2. Castillo Azul Moises Navajas

    historic site

    1.9 km

  3. Casa Dorada

    museum

    1.7 km

  4. Parque Bolívar

    park

    1.9 km

  5. Museo Nacional Paleontológico Arqueológico

    museum

    2 km

  6. Iglesia de San Roque de Tarija

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.3 km

  7. Panlong park Tarija

    park

    1.5 km

  8. Megacenter Tarija

    movie theater

    1.6 km

Getting there

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport · 4 km

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