Tarija Travel Information
"Arrival & Departure Information for Tarija, Bolivia"Getting There - Tarija Travel Information By Plane
The Tarija airport is about 2 miles (3km) east of town. With Aerosur you can reach Tarija from La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz. Most of the direct flights are to and from Cochabamba. You can also get there from Santa Cruz's other airport, El Trompillo Airport, by small aircraft by flying the military airline, where you can get a good rate. By Bus
There are many bus companies that go to and from Tarija. If your leaving From La Paz prepare for a long journey about 24 hours, but you'll see some excellent sights on the way. From La Paz you usually have to connect with another bus in Potosi or Uyuni and then to Tarija. There is also a bus to and from Santa Cruz that leaves a few times a week and takes about 20 hours. The roads can get rough, but has spectacular scenery. By Train
The train station in Tarija is located on the western side of the city, along Avenida Serrano. There are regular connections to Oruro and Uyuni. Trains also leave Wednesday and Saturday for Santa Cruz. Car RentalsIt is not recommended to rent a car in Bolivia because the risk of getting lost and the poorly maintained roads and other safety concerns. However, car rental in Bolivia is available. Here are some contacts below or checkout the car rental guide page.
Getting Around
By TaxiTaxis in Tarija cost about $.50 cents (4Bs) per person, within the city limits. By Bus City micros and trufis cost $.25 (2Bs) cents per person. The routes are marked on the front of the vehicles.
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