Bermejo

Things to do

• Cross the Bermejo river to Aguas Blancas
• Markets and shopping streets
• The mountain road from Tarija

What to eat

• River fishSurubí, pacú or dorado, grilled over a wood fire or fried, with rice, cassava and plantain. Delicious by the water, in the Llanos and the Amazon.
• Tropical fruitMangoes, pineapples, papayas, achachairú (a small tangy fruit) and fresh juices everywhere for a few bolivianos.

Also here

• Border Bermejo – Aguas BlancasOver the international bridge or by small boat across the Bermejo river. From Aguas Blancas, buses to Orán and Salta.

How to get to Bermejo

• Padcaya Road (bus, car) · about 3 h

  Tarija – Bermejo buses passing through Padcaya.

Photos of Bermejo

More places in this region

• TarijaBolivia's Andalusia: high-altitude vineyards, singani and a relaxed vibe.
• Valle de la ConcepciónTarija's wine and singani cellars.
• San LorenzoA colonial Chapaco village, home of the hero Moto Méndez, 15 km from Tarija.
• CoimataA river, natural pools and a tall waterfall, 20 minutes from Tarija.
• San Jacinto lake and TomatitasA lake among the hills and a river for swimming, on Tarija's doorstep.
• Padcaya and ChaguayaA valley village south of Tarija, and the great sanctuary of the Virgin of Chaguaya.
• Sama reserve: Tajzara lagoonsHigh lagoons, dunes and flamingos in the Sama reserve, above Tarija.
• Tariquía reserveCloud forests and wild rivers, for multi-day treks with a guide.
• Camargo (Cinti valley)Old vineyards and red cliffs in the Cinti valley, between Potosí and Tarija.
• Villamontes (Gran Chaco)Gateway to the Gran Chaco, on the Pilcomayo river and its canyon, El Angosto.
• YacuibaThe Chaco's big border town, facing Argentina.
• CamiriThe Chaco's "oil capital", among hills and Guaraní culture.