The city is Bolivia`s paragliding capital. Several agencies offer tandem flights (300 Bs) and courses. A typical beginner´s course will take minimum 10 days (2 hours theory and 4 hours practice every day, 12 solo flights) and cost about 3000 Bs. Among the cheapest on the continent.

• AndeseXtremo[4] (Also has other outdoor activities)
• Parapente Bolivia

• The biggest cinema in town, Cinecenter, features a handfull of showrooms mostly flashing the latest Holywood fare, and a food court. Just north of Plaza Quintanilla.

• Cristo de la Concordia. The statue is just a bit higher than the one in Rio de Janeiro, -great view of the city. Walk Calle Colombia until its eastern end, then a swift right: This park/playground is where the cable car goes from, 3 Bs each way. You can also walk, but stay in a group, as rumours has it robbers attack. Finally, taxi is always an option.
• Simón I. Patiño Cultural Center (Centro Pedagógico y Cultural Simón I. Patiño) [3], Av. Potosí 1450. Includes the Palacio Portales mansion, gardens (Jardines), and an art museum (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo). The mansion was built by Patiño, a tin magnate who controlled over half of the nation's output in the 1930s. Guided tour Tue-Fri, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 (Spanish), 16:00, 17:00 (English).
• Museum of Natural History, Calle Potosi, Recoleta (Next door to Palacio Portales).  edit

By plane

Cochabamba's Jorge Wilstermann Airport connects well to other large cities in the country. If flying from La Paz, sit on the left side to get a stunning view of Mt. Illimani just off the wingtip. A taxi to the center of town from the airport is about Bs 25.

Most flights are handled by Aerosur[1], some by Brazilian TAM[2], and a few by Bolivia´s military airline, also named TAM.

By bus

The terminal is some 10 blocks south of the center, just north of the market called Cancha.

• From La Paz, it's seven hours by bus to Cochabamba. Buses every hour, 30-60 Bs. A new highway is being constructed, which will reduce travel time by some 3 hours.
• It's 10 hours by bus from Santa Cruz, 30 Bs.
• Night buses to Sucre, 11 bumpy and cold hours, 40 Bs.

By bus

Cochabamba has buses (micros) and and shared cabs (trufis), at 1,50-3 Bs.

By taxi

Most cars honking at you are cabs. A fare within ten blocks should be Bs 6-8 but you can bargain to get a lower price most of the times, somewhat more late at night. Downtown to Quillacollo is 25-30 Bs.

One of the city's biggest attractions is La Cancha, the city market on the south side of town and the largest open-air market in South America. Clothing, food, souvenirs, or books, the Cancha has it all. The market district spills out along Av. San Martin, which runs north from the Cancha to the center.

On the southeast corner of Ayacucho and Heroinas there's a slightly upscale market with lots of souvenir stalls.

Thanks to the city's origin as an agricultural center for mining communities, Cochabamba claims to have the best food in Bolivia.

• Ceboro's, Calle Lanza (Between Jordán and Sucre). Mon-Sat, lunch and dinner. Seafood!! Main course 20 Bs.  edit

• Don Corleone, Calle España (Between Ecuador and Mayor Rocha). Evenings. Probably the best pizza in town. Big pizza Bs 50.  edit

• Casablanca, Calle 25 de Mayo (Half a block from Plaza Colon). Varied menu influenced by the Italian owner. Also good for snacks and a few drinks. Main courses Bs. 30, pint of beer Bs. 9.  edit

• Cristal, Av. de las Heroinas E-352 (Between 25 de Mayo and España). Very neat and clean. Good breakfasts 15-21 Bs, set lunch 16 Bs..  edit

• Casa de Campo, Av. Uyuni 618, among other upscale restaurants in Recoleta. Good pique macho and other local dishes.
• Sucremanta, Several locations: Plaza 14 de Septiembre, and on the Prado. Small but filling menu, -somewhat spicey. The Plaza branch, with live piano music on Sundays, is a great place for brunch. Try the hearty menudito.
• Dumbo, Av. Heroinas E-0354, also El Prado 55. Bolivia's favorite family restaurant. The main joint on Heroinas is always packed, with four dining floors and enough dancers in animal suits to keep the entire juvenile population of Cochabamba entertained.
• Meihua, SW corner of Plaza Colon. Lunch, dinner and in between.. Standard chinese. The entradas at around Bs 15 are full meals.  edit

• Bufalo Rodizio, Meat dishes. Delicious. Avenida Oquendo N. 0654
• Paprika, North American style dishes. Yummy hot wings. Avenida Ramon Rivero, on the corner of Lanza. Open in the evenings.

Fast Food

• Eli´s, Corner of Colombia and 25 de Mayo, laso on Av. America. Inspired by North American joints. Pizza slices Bs 10-15, sandwich combos Bs 20.  edit

• Kebbab - Las Mille y Uno Noches, (right next to Palacio Portales). A tasty reminder that South America isn't the only region known for huge cuts of meat roasted on spits. Great atmosphere thanks to the exotic paintings depicting the One Thousand and One Nights.
• Globos, S end of El Prado (NE corner of Plaza Colon, also other locations.). Good icecream, many coffe-drinks, some cakes and burgers. Scoop 5 Bs, cup 20 Bs..  edit

Vegetarian

• Tulasi, Av. Heroinas 270, seemingly without regular opening times.
• Gopal, Calle Espana, Hot and cold Buffet lunch bet. 10-20bs., the homemade jugs of juice are delicious. Ordering off the menu is possible in the evening, but not as good. Beautiful open courtyard to sit in.

The best chicha, fermented corn (or peach) based beverage, is said to come from the Cochabamba region. The small town of Punata, some distance to the southwest, is especially well-known.

Most small bars are on 25 de Mayo and España close to Plaza Colon. Av. Ballivian (Prado) has bigger and noisier stuff. The joints grow fancier and more expensive has you head north into Recoleta, centred on Calle Pando.

• Cafe Paris, NE corner of Plaza 14 de Setiembre (Corner of Bolivar and 25 de Mayo). European style. Coffees Bs 4-17.  edit

• Cocafe, Calle Venezuela (Between España and 25 de Mayo). Small, cozy, well decorated. Leaves on offer. 0,6 l beer 10 Bs.  edit

• Cerebrito, Calle España (Betwenn Colombia and Ecuador). Evenings. After school hangout for 18-25s. Star Wars decor. Rock music. Cheap dinners. Probably the most colourful range of shots in the country. Bottoms up! 1 l of beer 15 Bs.  edit

• Panchos, Calle Mayor Rocha (Between España and 25 de Mayo). Starts out as a bar, turns into a club. Mostly latin music. 1 l beer Bs 15..  edit

• Picasso´s, Calle España (Between Equador and Mayro Rocha). Nice warm up venue. Tables, bar, play dice. 1 l beer Bs 15.  edit

• Marka, Calle Ecuador (Between España and 25 de Mayo). Until late. A courtyard with electronic music and a very mixed crowd. 0.6 l beer 10 Bs..  edit

• Lujos, Calle Beni (Almost on the corner of Santa Cruz). Until sunrise on weekends. Full dance floor, mostly classics. Entry 10-15 Bs, pint of beer 10 Bs..  edit

• Chernobil, Best place to drink Chicha in the Cochabamba region. It is in the town of Quillacollo just west of the city. Well know by the locals, the chicha is safe to drink and so is the food.