Find Hotel reservations, tours, offers, attractions in Tarija, Bolivia! Tarija,located in a fertile Andean valley about 160 miles southeast of Potosi, is famous for its vineyards and orchards.
The Tarija department is located in south eastern Bolivia bordering Argentina to the south and Paraguay to the east. The city of Tarija or San Bernardo de Tarija is the capital of the department.
Extension: 37.623 km2
Population: 291.407 habitants
The department is divided into six provinces:
Aniceto Arce
Burnet O'Connor
Cercado
Eustaquio Mendez
Gran Chaco
Jose Maria Aviles
Tarija, at an altitude of 6,398 feet or approx. 1,850 meters, is located in a fertile Andean valley about 160 miles southeast of Potosi. The area has rich soil and a moderate climate, making the region famous for its vineyards and orchards.
Vegetables, wheat, potatoes, corn, and other crops are grown near Tarija. However, due to the city's remote location, they are consumed by the local population. Founded in 1574, the city's commercial growth lagged due to a lack of communications.
Tarija is known for its Vendimia, or grape harvest festival, held each February. Residents of the city are noted for their outdoor religious processions. A university, founded in 1966, is also located in Tarija.
The Main Square is Luis de Fuentes. There is a statue of Luis de Fuentes, the founder of Tarija. There is also one of the leaders of the Independence struggle, Eustaquio Mendez, better known as "Moto Mendez" a legendary character of Tarija.
The Department of Tarija boasts South America's second largest natural gas reserves. Increased gas revenues and foreign direct investment in gas exploration and distribution are fueling growth and legitimizing Tarija as the next Bolivian industrial hub. The development of Tarija's gas reserves have been hindered by political instability at the national level.
Tarija is also the home of over 20 different Indigenous tribes (the Guarani tribe being the largest) ranging from 20 persons up to 1500.
Tarija is well-known for its Mediterranean-like climate and vineyards. Tarija is known as the city of the "copleros" (ballads), wine and beautiful valleys and has preserved its colonial heritage. It is a warm and pleasant place, ideal to rest and to enjoy nature.
Upon arrival to the city from its Oriel Lea Plaza airport, one will be greeted by a sign that reads, "Tarija, La Capital de la Sonrisa" ("Tarija, The Capital of Smiles") referring to the city's purported, warm hospitality and friendly inhabitants.
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