Tarija and its surroundings

Arriving in Tarija

On the way out of the Cordillera de Sama, there are impressive views of the villages of San Lorenzo, Rancho Norte, San Mateo and the city of Tarija in the distance.

Tarija

La Casa Dorada.

I spent a lot more time in Tarija than I expected. In fact, at the beginning of my stay in the city, I had a small accident with the camera and it fell out of my bag. Unfortunately, the lens broke and I couldn't get it fixed. So I ordered a new one from home in Quebec.

The shipment was still quick and trouble-free, but I had to wait three weeks between the initial purchase and the arrival of the lens at the campsite where I was staying.

I walked around the city on a few occasions...

La Casa Dorada.

La Casa Dorada.

I feel sorry for the person working in the installation of electrical or telecommunication wires.

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the central square of Tarija.

Castillo de Moisés Navajas.

Prohibited - urinating and littering - we will fine you.

Tarija - Museo de Arqueología y Paleontología

This small museum in the centre of Tarija contains authentic ancient bones.

From a chullpas (burial tower) dating from around AD 1450 to 1500.

The skeleton of San Gerónimo dates from around 0 to AD 200.

Tarija - Camping at La Cúpula Hostel

I waited for my new camera lens for three weeks at this little campsite. My hosts, Fernanda, Pablo and their daughter Fiorella were very friendly and welcoming.

I also met two nice Argentineans who came to volunteer at the hostal for a few weeks.

The two Argentinean volunteers, Emmanuel and Sol.

Sol preparing a banner as part of her voluntary work.

Emma at work. The banner reads: 'Violence is not only reflected in a blow, but also in a word.'

A little karaoke night before my departure.

We ate some good pizza.

The children love to sing.

Chorros de Coimata

Here are some nice waterfalls to visit around Tarija. In the dry season, the water flow is low, but they are still quite nice.

Chorros de Marquiri

Chorros de Jurina