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South America > Bolivia > Cochabamba (department) > Villa Tunari

Villa Tunari is a village in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia.

Understand

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View of Villa Tunari

Villa Tunari is very much off the Gringo Trail but is growing in popularity due its pleasant tropical climate and proximity to multiple wildlife parks. There is little to do in the village itself, but it serves as a base for adventure tourism. It's also a great spot to simply relax – you're in the middle of nowhere.

Get in

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Buses run from Cochabamba and take about 4 hours.

Get around

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Walk. The village is tiny.

See

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Do

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  • Visit the nearby parks:
    • Parque Lena Verde – A jungle wildlife park notable for its unique flora
    • Carrasco National Park – One of Bolivia's most biologically-diverse national parks
    • Parque Machía – A wildlife sanctuary for rescued animals. Home to over 20 different species.
  • Whitewater rafting/kayaking
  • Bungee jumping

Buy

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Eat

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Being in the jungle, fruit in Villa Tunari is fresh and exotic. Fish is abundant, fresh and delicious.

Drink

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Sleep

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  • Hostal Mirador – A river-view hostel that also includes a campground

Connect

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