Cochabamba / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Cochabamba
Cochabamba combines historic streets with gardens, an urban wetland and views across its valley. In November 2026, Bolivia was under a state of emergency and roadblocks could disrupt travel. UK advice warns against non-essential travel to the Chapare region of the department. Check routes and avoid demonstrations and blockades.
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- Plaza 14 de SeptiembreApproximate area
- Palacio PortalesSourced place
- Jardín Botánico Martín CárdenasApproximate area
- Cristo de la ConcordiaSourced place
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Plaza 14 de Septiembre
The cathedral faces Cochabamba’s main square. From a public path, include its façade and a section of the plaza. Stay away from demonstrations.
Search Google MapsIglesia del Hospicio
The Iglesia del Hospicio faces Plaza Colón. From an open public pavement, frame the entrance with the edge of the square. Work on El Prado began in late October 2026, so follow barriers nearby.
Search Google MapsConvento Museo Santa Teresa
The Santa Teresa convent is beside Plazuela del Granado. Photograph its exterior from the public square in daylight, leaving the entrance clear.
Search Google MapsTemplo de San Francisco Cochabamba
The church and convent of San Francisco stand on Calle 25 de Mayo. Photograph the entrance and upper façade from the public street, without interrupting worship.
Search Google MapsPalacio Portales
The Patiño Foundation offers visits to the palace and its gardens. From an allowed garden path, include the building and surrounding trees. Confirm access and photo rules with staff.
Search Google MapsJardín Botánico Martín Cárdenas
The botanical garden has paths among plants from the region. From a visitor path, frame a distinctive plant against the surrounding greenery and check local access and photo rules.
Search Google MapsLaguna Alalay
A public path follows the edge of this urban wetland. Frame the water from the path without approaching wildlife or entering closed sections. Check local conditions and visit during daylight.
Search Google MapsCristo de la Concordia
The monument on Cerro San Pedro has a city viewpoint. From the visitor area, include the statue and the valley. Robberies were reported on the steps in October 2026. Avoid the staircase, arrange transport and check local conditions.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Central Bank of Bolivia: visitor brochure for Cochabamba
- UK Foreign Office: travel advice for Bolivia
- UK Foreign Office: Bolivia safety and security
- Municipios Bolivia: Iglesia del Hospicio and Plaza Colón
- Municipality of Cochabamba: Plaza de las Banderas and El Prado works
- Cochabamba tourism inventory: Convento Museo Santa Teresa
- Cochabamba tourism inventory: Convento de San Francisco
- Fundación Simón I. Patiño: Palacio Portales
- ABI: environmental education centre in Cochabamba botanical garden
- Cochabamba tourism inventory: Laguna Alalay
- ABI: conservation work at Laguna Alalay
- Red Uno: police report of robberies on Cristo steps
- Innoticias Bolivia: Plaza de las Banderas works