Cochabamba

Free things to do in Cochabamba

13 places in Cochabamba you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Cochabamba

  • Colina de San SebastiánAvenida AromaTue–Fri 08:00-12:00, 14:30-18:30 · Sat–Sun 09:00-12:00
  • Cristo de la Concordia
  • Estación CochabambaCalle Tarata
  • Juan Pablo II
  • La Cautiva Cobija
  • Monumento de las Heroínas de la Coronilla
  • Simón Bolívar
  • Simón Bolívar
  • Simón Bolívar
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Cochabamba

  • Jardín Botánico Martín CárdenasCalle Raúl Rivero TorrezMon–Fri 09:30-16:30 · Sat 10:00-16:30
  • Plaza 14 de SeptiembrePlaza 14 de SeptiembreOpen 24/7
  • Plazuela 7 de NoviembreAvenida General José Manuel PandoOpen 24/7
Free-admission days

When museums in Bolivia open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Cochabamba

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Cochabamba, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Cochabamba for free?
13 places in Cochabamba with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Cochabamba?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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