Yacuiba
Bolivia · Departamento de TarijaBO
City in Tarija, Bolivia
Yacuiba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department. It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 97,000 and lies 620 to 680 m (2,034–2,231 ft) above sea level. Yacuiba is one fastest growing cities in Bolivia in terms of population due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 97,296
- Coordinates
- -22.014, -63.678
- Timezone
- America/La_Paz
- Elevation
- 620 m
Overview of Yacuiba
Part of Departamento de Tarija, Bolivia, Yacuiba is a mid-sized city. With 97,296 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 620 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and nightlife. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Yacuiba
Culture in Yacuiba
(3)The culture shortlist for Yacuiba: Architectural Buildings, Monuments and Museums. It is a direct read of Yacuiba's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Yacuiba
(3)Our data lists Gardens, Geological Formations and Walkways as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yacuiba.
Nightlife in Yacuiba
(3)The nightlife shortlist for Yacuiba: Casinos, Festival and Nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Yacuiba is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Yacuiba
(1)Yacuiba's adventure entries include Skydiving. Everything listed here comes from what Yacuiba is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Yacuiba
(1)On the family side, Yacuiba offers Zoo. All of it is drawn from Yacuiba's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Yacuiba
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Yacuiba is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/La_Paz.
Similar destinations
Places near Yacuiba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yacuiba known for?
- Yacuiba is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Departamento de Tarija, Bolivia with around 97,296 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Yacuiba?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings, Monuments, Museums, Gardens and Geological Formations in Yacuiba. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Yacuiba?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Yacuiba located?
- Administratively, Yacuiba sits in Departamento de Tarija, Bolivia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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