Altiplano Bolivia: Small Vineyard for Sale
Altiplano Bolivia: Small Vineyard for Sale: Situated in the township of Uriondo in the Valle de la Concepcion (26 kms from Tarija) this small vineyard is 8777 sqm, has grape vines plan...
Altiplano Bolivia: Australian, Canadian and US Citizens Visiting our ...
Altiplano Bolivia: Australian, Canadian and US Citizens Visiting our ...: From January 7, 2013 Australian, Canadian, and U.S. citizen tourist and business travelers must pay a reciprocity fee by credit card online...
Departments and Houses for Rent in Tarija
Altiplano Bolivia: Departments and Houses for Rent in Tarija: Currently we have a number of very nice departments and houses to rent here in Tarija. This is a small selection what is available: H...
Bodega del Abuelo – Very Cool Place for Lunch
The "Valle” is the heart of the wine growing region of Tarija, and so it is no surprise to find a cute little winery (Bodega) that started producing wines and Singanis back in 1908.
What is even better is that they have a restaurant that serves excellent food and wines. It is so good that we have already been back and are thinking we might take some friends there again this weekend!
The owners, Fito and Mirry, are great hosts and will be happy to give you a brief history of the Bodega and perhaps a tour of the "andaluz" style hacienda house next door.
Unfortunately the restaurant is closed from May until September. But in September or October be sure to make a booking and go there to enjoy a nice lunch and a bit of history.
In the meantime check out their website.
San Lorenzo - A hidden Gem in Tarija
Even though it is really just a small village there are some interesting things to do in San Lorenzo. If you arrive early enough in the morning you'll smell fresh baked bread and rosquetes as San Lorenzo bakes most of the bread that is eaten in the city of Tarija and the surrounding towns.
The town has a small central plaza that is dominated by a statue of Moto Mendez. On one side is the cathedral. The San Lorenzo market where you can buy some of that bread, rosquetes, or for a quick snack the frosted pumpkin empanadas is to the right.
The town's main attraction is the Casa de Moto Mendez, which is just one block north of the plaza. Despite missing a hand Eustaquio Mendez was one of the main figures in Tarija's fight for independence. His home in San Lorenzo is now a small but simple museum which allows you to reflect on see how he lived. You will see some of the weapons and armor he wore and his ashes are preserved in an intricately engraved silver box.
A few blocks down from the plaza in the opposite direction from the Cathedral you can visit Casa del Vino where you can taste authentic 'vino patero' (made from grapes crushed by foot), home made cheese spreads and whole grape preserves.
You can either take a trufi to San Lorenzo or hire a taxi to take you out there for about 20-25Bs. So why not add it to the places to visit when you come to Tarija?
The town's main attraction is the Casa de Moto Mendez, which is just one block north of the plaza. Despite missing a hand Eustaquio Mendez was one of the main figures in Tarija's fight for independence. His home in San Lorenzo is now a small but simple museum which allows you to reflect on see how he lived. You will see some of the weapons and armor he wore and his ashes are preserved in an intricately engraved silver box.
A few blocks down from the plaza in the opposite direction from the Cathedral you can visit Casa del Vino where you can taste authentic 'vino patero' (made from grapes crushed by foot), home made cheese spreads and whole grape preserves.
You can either take a trufi to San Lorenzo or hire a taxi to take you out there for about 20-25Bs. So why not add it to the places to visit when you come to Tarija?
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