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Golden Hour at the Cemetery Gate

Watch the sun dip below the horizon behind Cochabamba’s historic cemetery arch.

Best time: SunsetAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:35

    Restaurant Gusto Valluno

    Grab a late lunch at Restaurant Gusto Valluno. The Bolivian fare here is a solid way to fuel up before the evening chill sets in.

  2. 18:20

    Portada del Cementerio General de Cochabamba

    Walk to the Portada del Cementerio General de Cochabamba. This reconstructed archway commemorates the 1841 Battle of Ingavi. Arrive early to find a spot where you can see the WSW horizon clearly.

  3. 19:05

    Portada del Cementerio General de Cochabamba

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow on the arch and the cemetery grounds beyond.

Local tip

The area around the cemetery can get dark quickly after sunset. Bring a jacket as temperatures drop.

Check before you go

  • Restaurant Gusto Valluno is open Mo-Su 11:30-22:00.
  • Check local transport if you need to return to the city center after dark.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cochabamba (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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