Cochabamba (Spanish Cochabamba) - Bolivia's largest city, the capital of the department of the same name. The date of foundation of the city is now January 1, 1574. Translated it means "marshy area". The city is located 220 km from La Paz, in the fertile valley of Cochabamba. Beautiful Valley of Cochabamba is surrounded by high mountains at 5,000 meters. The central part of Cochabamba is located in the plain, and some areas are in the hills. Not far from the center, flowing Rio Rocha, the city has a lake Laguna APAL. The city of Cochabamba is often called the city of eternal spring or simply a garden city. Bolivia, Cochabamba, the statue of Christ The main attraction of Cochabamba is the statue of Jesus Christ in 1994 - the symbol of the city, located to the east. The height of the statue is 34 meters, including the pedestal - 40 pm This statue, a few meters above the Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro. The scenic Mount San Pedro, get on the cable car or the stairs leading to the foot of the statue. You can also climb on the statue itself, through the windows which people admire panoramic views of the city. The main square is located in the heart of the city. Homes that are located in this part of the city, built in a colonial style. On the wide boulevard of El Prado Museum are institutions, banks, hotels and restaurants. On the hill stretches Coronilla city park where you can see the inspiring monument to the children and women who have defended during the liberation war, the city in 1812.
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