Padcaya and Chaguaya

Things to do

• Sanctuary of the Virgin of Chaguaya
• Pilgrimage from August to September
• Padcaya square and church
• Starting point for the Tariquía reserve

What to eat

• Tarija wineHigh-altitude wines (up to 2,000 m): tannat, malbec, muscat. Tastings at the valley's bodegas.
• SaiceA spicy stew of minced beef and peas, served with rice and potatoes. Tarija's signature dish.

Also here

• Festivals Chaguaya pilgrimageUntil mid-September, thousands of pilgrims walk from Tarija, and even northern Argentina, to the sanctuary of the Virgin of Chaguaya.

How to get to Padcaya

• Tarija Road (bus, car) · about 1 h

  Bus or minibus from Tarija.

• Bermejo Road (bus, car) · about 3 h

  Tarija – Bermejo buses passing through Padcaya.

Photos of Padcaya and Chaguaya

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.
• BermejoA tropical border town on the Bermejo river, facing Argentina.
• 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.