What are the highlights around Cochabamba?

Toro Toro National Park — dinosaur footprints, the Umajalanta cave and the Vergel canyon — and the Tunari range above the city.

When is the best time to visit?

April to October is driest and best for caving and canyon walks; Cochabamba's mild valley climate is pleasant much of the year.

Is it suitable for beginners and families?

Yes — the lower altitude and guided caving and canyon trips make it accessible to a range of abilities.

Things to do in Cochabamba

Cochabamba, the garden city in a fertile valley, enjoys one of Bolivia's kindest climates and guards the gateway to Toro Toro National Park. It is the country's caving and canyon capital, where dinosaurs once walked and rivers have carved deep gorges through the rock.

Toro Toro's caves and canyons

Dinosaur-footprint and canyon hikes, the deep Umajalanta cave, and the Vergel canyon in Toro Toro National Park, plus the Tunari range above the city, in the central valleys. Open the Book here tab for dates.