Tarija, Colonial city in southern Bolivia
Located along the Guadalquivir River at 6,122 feet elevation, Tarija features mild temperatures in contrast to the cold Altiplano and humid Amazon Basin.
Luis de Fuentes established San Bernardo de la Frontera de Tarija in 1574, and in 1826 the city's residents voted to become part of Bolivia.
The Juan Misael Saracho Bolivian University, established in 1946, contributes to the educational development of the region through higher education programs.
The Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport connects Tarija with major Bolivian cities, while the regional bus terminal provides domestic and international transportation options.
The surrounding agricultural region produces grapes for wine production, making Tarija the primary wine-making center of Bolivia.
Location: Tarija
Address: Tarija, Bolivia Tarija Tarija
Website: http://tarija.bo
GPS coordinates: -21.51779,-64.72957
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:28
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