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Finding Expats in Cochabamba 
I am moving to Cochabamba in Aug. 2023 for 3 years (work). Are they any gringos living there???? Also any social life involving North Americans? Thank …

Thinking of moving from Tampa, FL USA to Cochabamba, Bolivia 
Nearing retirement, my husband and I are wondering about relocating to Bolivia. He was born in Cochabamba. What advice do you have for us?

Visiting w/ intent to explore residency within 1- 2 yrs 
Planning to visit in Oct to determine what area to move to retire/volunteer a year or so. Do I get tourist or specific purpose visa? Desire small town …

Canadian or American living in Cochabamba  
Looking for Canadian or American friends who can help me with any information about Cochabamba . We will be moving there next year and any valuable information …

Will I find North American foods and snacks in Cochabamba? 
I am moving to Cochabamba from the U.S.A and was curious if I would be able to find American foods there. Things such as peanut butter, Mars candy, and …

International Health Insurance 
Could anyone please tell us where we could purchase international health insurance in Cochabamba, Bolivia or in any other city in Bolivia.

Initial move to Bolivia and luggage restrictions? 
With American airlines there is an embargo on anything square and plastic (like the awesome sterlite plastic footlockers that I just bought five of--with …

Looking for English-speaking friends in Cochabamba 
I'd like to improve my English. I'm from Cochabamba, Bolivia. I can teach Spanish if you want. My WhatsApp is +59172286337.

Clock Museums 
A question is also in your country a museum where old clocks or watches have been exhibited Because I have made a website in google and have given your …

Spanish School Juntucha 
I had such a great experience learning Spanish in Cochabamba (Bolivia) that I wanted to share it with you all. If you are volunteering or traveling in …

Detective/investigator in Cochabamba 
Can anyone recommend a detective or private investigator in Bolivia, especially in Cochabamba? Trying to find half-siblings of my husband. We both speak …

Good haircut in CBBA? 
Hi all, I've been living in Bolivia for 6 months, and I really need a haircut. My hair is thick and wavy, and I dread the results I'd get at a local peluqueria. …

La fiesta de todos santos en bolivia 
Llega ya pronto lo que es una actividad muy especial en todo el mundo, se trata de Todo santos, y en Bolivia se festeja de una manera muy especial. …

Schools and international bacculereate in Cochabamba 
I am considering a move to cochabamba and my son would be 14 at time of move. I wonder if anyone has any experience of the schools. I note that there is …

I have a bunch of questions about Cochabamba 
1--do taxi's take US money? How much is a taxi? 2--where is the best place to get a cheap cell phone to use for only one month? 3--what is a fun place …

Sports clubs in Cochabamba 
Hello! I am looking at options for sporting clubs in Cochabamba to add a little more fitness and social fun to daily life. Any suggestions on great options?? …

My visit to Tarata Cochabamba 
Tarata is a small town in the south of Cochabamba. It is prominent among the region's colonial towns for its surviving traditional architecture, and it …

In the mood for Indian or Pakistani Food? 
To All Expats in Cochabamba ================================== I am the only person in Cochabamba who offers to cook Indian and Pakistani food. If you …

Moving to Cochabamba 
Hi there, I will be moving to Cochabamba mid-March for work and looking for advice on apartments to rent, great places to eat, bars to check out, hiking, …

When is the Carnaval cochabamba 2015: dates and program? 
Can anyone help me? I need the dates and the daily program if possible to the carnaval - Corso de Corsos - 2015 in Cochabamba. Many thanks.

Looking for an Apartment to Rent in Cochabamba 
Hello, looking for an apartment to rent. Either just a studio or a one bedroom. Does not have to be big. Maybe only until the new year. Any information …

Want to get married at the Christo De La Concordia 
Hi. Does anyone know if you can get married at the Christo De La Concordia statue in Cochabamba. Not actually inside but in the grounds. I've been there …

Wanted: Short Term Apartment Rental in Cochabamba 
My husband and I are looking for a furnished 1 bedroom apartment (or Garzonier) to rent in for 2 months in Cochabamba. Can you give me an idea of if this …

1-2 month stay in Cochabamba 
Hello, My husband and I are taking a year to travel through South America, and we would like to spend 1 to 2 months in Cochabamba. While there, my husband …

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Question regarding engineering jobs in Cochabamba. 
Hello friends, I am writing here in order to ask you all dear Readers of Boliviabella about the Job opportunities in Cochabamba (and in Santa Cruz). …

Where are deaths registered in Cochabamba? 
Hi, I am trying to find out about a British citizen who died in Cochabamba on 30 August 1984 (Michael John Shinkfield-Hollingshead). Does anyone know where …

Student moving to Cochabamba? 
Hi there - I am a college student from New York/Boston and will be moving to Cochabamba in February for five months. I'm unsure of what type of clothes …

From Santa Cruz via Samaipata and or Sucre to Cochabamba? 
Hello, what are the option for a single traveling female (36), to travel overland from Santa Cruz to Cochabamba and make it into an interesting trip? I …

Please share your experiences of getting married in Bolivia 
Hi. I will be getting married in Cochabamba at some point and am aware of the paperwork etc. The wedding itself will be relatively small as, apart from …

Quecha Language and Culture Institute to Open in Cochabamba, Bolivia 
The State Government of Cochabamba and the Bolivian Ministry of Education have destined Bs. 1,250,000 to fund the creation and operation of a Quechua …

Any ideas for a homestay in Cochabamba? 
We are a married couple from England and are travelling for our second time in South America. This is our first time in Bolivia and we are loving it! …

Seeking 6-8 month rental apt/house in Cochabamba 
Coming to Cocha for an 8 month job and looking for housing rentals (apt or house), safe and relatively inexpensive. Where should I look?

Hospitals in Cochabamba, Bolivia 
Hi, I am trying to contact two different hospitals in Cochabamba but I am having a hard time finding the numbers on line I was wondering if anyone could …

Can you tell me about moving to Bolivia with a newborn? 
Hi I am from the caribbean but currently in new york because i'm pregnant and wanted superb medical care for me and my baby, who will be born in a few …

Greetings from Cochabamba 
I am an expatriate American retired from the US and living in Cochabamba. I have lived here three years continuously and am coming up in May on my permanent …

What are Some April 2013 Activities or Festivities in Cochabamba, Bolivia? 
Hi there! I would like to get some information regarding activities that is happening in April, 2013. I am going there with a group of people from church …

The altitude in Cochabamba? 
How long does it to get used to the altitude of Cochabamba ? (2531 meters over 8000 feet)

Private Health Insurance options for pregnant expat in Cochabamba? 
My family and I are moving to Cochabamba Bolivia in March for my husband's job. I just learned I am pregnant and would like to know if there are any …

Can you recommend places to stay in Cochabamba, Bolivia? 
Hi I'm going to cocha for two nights and would like to stay in the centre, anyone know of any good midrange hotels? Also any suggestion for things to do …

Driver's license licencia de conducir en Cochabamba 
Soy de EEUU y necesito alguien que puede ayudarme conseguir una licencia. Ya tengo carnet de Bolivia de 5 anos, tengo licencia valida de Florida en EEUU. …

Busco alquilar un depto amoblado en Cochabamba por 6 semanas 
Yo estaré en Cochabamba más o menos del 1 de Sept hasta el 15 de Oct. Agradecería que alguien me provea información acerca de un depto. que se pueda alquilar …

I am looking for a short term apt rental in Cochabamba 
I will be in Cochabamba roughly 1 Sept to 15 October. I would be grateful if anyone can provide information on a short-term rental. I'm hoping to find …

What is the cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia? 
I want to move to Bolivia. I live in Australia. I want to know how much does that cost to rent a modest room and buy normal food in Cochabamba. I don't …

Help... My husband wants to move to Cochabamba 
My husband just told me that he wants to move to Cochabamba next year. We are both from the States. Help, I'm at a loss...

Where's the information on Cochabamba 
Cochabamba is a wonderful valley and has a bustling economy as well, rich in culture and a larger indigenous population than Santa Cruz, where indigenous …

Bolivia te Espera (Bolivia Awaits You) Cochabamba 
The Bolivian Vice Ministry of Tourism has created a new one-minute video of the Department of Cochabamba. View it below in English. "Bolivia te Espera" …

Who wants to open a hostel in Cochabamba? 
Hi everybody! My wife´s grandmother is selling her house in Cala Cala, CBBA, its amazing with a big garden and spacious rooms, perfect to open a hostel. …

Cost of buying a car in Cochabamba 
Hello friends, Could anyone tell me how much it would cost for a citizen to buy a good taxi in Bolivia .... Cochabamba to be precise? Please assume the …

Suite apartment for rent in Cochabamba Bolivia- Apartamentos suites para rentar en Cochabamba Bolivia 
Comfortable suites apartments for rent in a nice and safe location in Cochabamba Bolivia (this is close to the Oncológico hospital (this hospital specializes …

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I'd love to live in Cochabamba 
Hi. Love your site. I was born in the USA and I would like to live in Cochabamba. Is that possible and if so what are the steps I should take?

La Recoleta Boulevard in Cochabamba Bolivia 
La Recoleta is a chapel in Cochabamba, Bolivia. To the right of the chapel you'll find Boulevar Recoleta, a walkway lined with restaurants, karaokes and …

Cinecenter in Cochabamba Bolivia 
Cinecenter Cochabamba is one of 3 large movie multiplexes and shopping malls owned by the same company Bolivia's three largest cities (the other two are …

Cochabamba Airport 
I thought you might enjoy seeing what the Cochabamba airport looks like. Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba, Bolivia is not large by …

Moving to Cochabamba! 
I want to take some of my furniture and things i cherish like books and paintings to Bolivia. What is the best and economical way to get them to Cochabamba …

Aqui en Cochabamba 
HELLO, My name is Anna, and I know that English is important to know...so I can help you with your English, feel free to call 79364214

Nuevo Punto de Información Turística en Cochabamba 
ALCALDÍA BRINDA UN IMPORTANTE PUNTO DE INFORMACIÓN TURISTICA QUE BENEFICIA A LA POBLACIÓN NACIONAL Y EXTRANJERA: El Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de Cercado-Cochabamba …

Reopening of U.S. Consular Agency in Cochabamba 
April 26, 2011 - U.S. EMBASSY - LA PAZ, BOLIVIA: The United States Embassy in La Paz is pleased to announce the reopening of the Consular Agency in Cochabamba. …

Bus from Cochabamba to Oruro 
Can anyone tell me where to catch the bus from Cochabamba to Oruro and if it is safe for a woman travelling alone to take this bus? Thanks!

Libro 'Un Pueblito en la Ciudad' Rescata Tradiciones del Norte 
Cochabamba tiene atractivos lugares que, lamentablemente, se están perdiendo en el descuido. Por la falta de difusión y promoción de determinadas zonas …

Short Term Rentals? 
Rather than fight the red tape, as well as the expense, I'm planning for retirement to spend 6 months a year in Peru, then 3 months in Bolivia, most likely …

Bilingual Residency Lawyer in Cochabamba? 
Does anyone know of a good lawyer in Cochabamba who helps expats get their residency? I'm not really interested in a "tramitador", I'd rather contact a …

Centros de Información Turísticos de Cochabamba 
La Dirección de Turismo de la H.A. Municipal del Cercado, dirigida por la Lic. Fabiola Sandoval Bauer, esta ubicada en la Plaza Colon acera este y esta …

UK Co-Operative shows Solidarity for Bolivia 
Socially conscious people throughout the United Kingdom have come together to provide support for farming communities in the Amazon basin. They have …

Regresando a Cochabamba luego de una de larga ausencia 
Regresare a mi querida Llajta despues de un largo tiempo. Como es de suponerse las cosas no seran como lo eran en aquellos tiempos, por eso necesito tanta …

Part 2 ITA Unexpected hospital visit in a foreign country 
Well where I start. I returned to the doctor after having blood tests done etc to find out that I had mild Typhoid and various other things. I was a little …

International teams in Cochabamba Bolivia 2005 to 2007 
Well where I start to begin to explain my time in Bolivia over the past 2 years. I came to Bolivia in 2003 working with SIM. I left one month early …

La efigie de los diseños del Bicentenario 
Nuestra gestión no es ajena a la naturaleza, es parte de ella. Se sustenta tanto en elementos simbólicos como prefigurativos de la Madre Tierra. Los …

La espontaneidad del Honorable Alcalde de Cochabamba  
La Academia Nacional de Música Man Césped, es un esfuerzo común emprendido por el Municipio de Cochabamba, por el Gobierno Plurinacional de Bolivia y el …

Celebracion del Bicentenario del Levantamiento en Cochabamba 
Sobre el Bicentenario - Por: Guido Guzmán S. (Sociólogo- Historiador) La mayoría de nuestra población se pregunta el porqué del Bicentenario ¿Qué se …

Turista necesita recomendaciones de atractivos turisticos en Bolivia. 
ya estoy en bolivia ,en cochabamba y quisiera viajar 8 a 10 dias con mis hijos... que me recomiendan hacer y cuantos dias en lo mas interesante de aca... …

Entertainment in Cochabamba 
Hey all, What are some entertainment options in Cochabamba for a male in his mid 20s? Bars/pubs, nightlife? Sports? If anyone is living there or visited …

Matarani 
Looking for info on Matarani community Esteban Arce Cochabamba. I sponsor a child and family there,and just thinking I may want to visit.

Work For Americans 
Hello All, This sight is wonderful because I plan on moving to Cochabamba soon with my Bolivian wife. The only problem is trying to make an income in …

Train from Cochabamba to La Paz? 
Years ago I took a fabulous train ride from Cochabamba to La Paz via Oruro. Is it still operational? If so....what is the cost and how many hours is …

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Golf in Cochabamba? 
Hi, does anyone know the approximate membership fee for joining the Country Club in Cochabamba? We may relocate there for work and my husband will need …

Pet travel 
We have three cats and a dog. What can we expect if we want to bring them to our home in Cochabamba?

Greetings to Cochabamba - Suggestions for a traveler? 
I am travelling to your city and will be there for work. I look forward to meeting the people of the city and area as well as try the local foods... any …

Climate and Weather in Cochabamba Bolivia 
Cochabamba is located near the center of Bolivia, in the country's "valles centrales" (central valleys). At 2558 meters above sea level, it's climate is …

curso para Guia de Turismo en Cochabamba 
Podrian informarme donde es que mi hijo podria estudiar para Guia de Turismo en Cochabamba de manera que pueda ponerme en contacto con esa institucion. …

Vegetarian homestay in Cochabamba? 
Hi there, I'm a fellow SBIer (www.greenhearted.org) living in British Columbia, Canada. My husband and I want to attend the People's Climate Change Conference …

Cochabamba, la mas bella de Bolivia 
Para mi gusto cochabamba es la ciudad mas bella, seguida de sta cruz, tarija, chuquisaca, etc.

Machia Animal Refuge in Bolivia is being devastated for a coca road !!! 
Authorities in Villa Tunari, Bolivia's coca growing bastion have order a road to be built through Parque Machia! They are devastating this animal refuge …

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