Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
841K
Population
157 km2
Area
95 Mbps
Internet
UTC−04:00
Timezone
CBB (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Known as Bolivia's garden city, Cochabamba offers eternal spring weather, sprawling markets, and Cristo de la Concordia views that inspire daily hikes. Digital nomads appreciate its laid-back vibe, low costs, and growing cafe scene with solid Wi-Fi.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Bolivia
Region
South America
Population
841K
Timezone
UTC−04:00
Currency
BOB
Language
Aymara
Airport
CBB
GPS
-17.38, -66.16
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
620 restaurants mapped in Cochabamba
Tech
95 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
History
Founded in 1571, with 455 years of history
Connections
Cochabamba has 6 sister cities worldwide
Travel
CBB airport just 5 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
9,642 total POIs 61.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
620
Cafes
126
Bars
61
Fast Food
454
Shopping
Supermarkets
101
Convenience
1,107
Shopping Malls
36
Healthcare
Hospitals
41
Clinics
289
Pharmacies
383
Education
Schools
569
Universities
105
Libraries
46
Recreation
Parks
1,226
Playgrounds
366
Sports
855
Cinemas
10
Museums
19
Theatres
49
Transport
Bus Stops
817
Train Stations
54
Fuel Stations
89
Services
Banks
186
ATMs
249
Post Offices
13
Police
92
Fire Stations
8
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
95 Mbps
Download
34 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
39,400
Tests
13,013
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
16°
J
16°
F
16°
M
17°
A
17°
M
18°
J
18°
J
18°
A
17°
S
17°
O
16°
N
16°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.8 C Range: 17.9 - 15.6 C Rain: 899 mm/year Sunshine: 3,848 h/year
CITY SCORES
88.3
Nomad Index
B
Livability
46.1
Culture
61.3
Overall
AIRPORT
CBB
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
FUN FACTS
Cochabamba (Aymara and Quechua: Quchapampa) is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range.
Its name is from a compound of the Quechua words qucha "lake" and pampa, "open plain." Residents of the city and the surrounding areas are commonly referred to as cochalas or, more formally, cochabambinos.
It is the largest urban center between the higher capital of La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the tropical plains of the east.
It sits south-west of the Tunari mountains, and north of the foothills of the Valle Alto.
Under the Inca Empire, the area was conquered by Topa Inca Yupanqui (ruled 1471–1493).
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cochabamba known for?
Known as Bolivia's garden city, Cochabamba offers eternal spring weather, sprawling markets, and Cristo de la Concordia views that inspire daily hikes. Digital nomads appreciate its laid-back vibe, low costs, and growing cafe scene with solid Wi-Fi.
How fast is the internet in Cochabamba?
Cochabamba has an average download speed of 95 Mbps and upload speed of 34 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Cochabamba?
Cochabamba has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Cochabamba?
Cochabamba is served by CBB (Jorge Wilsterman International Airport), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Cochabamba?
The population of Cochabamba is approximately 841K.
What infrastructure does Cochabamba have?
Cochabamba has 9,642 mapped points of interest, including 620 restaurants, 41 hospitals, 569 schools.
What country is Cochabamba in?
Cochabamba is located in Bolivia.
