Discover Villamontes

Discover Villamontes on a guided cycling tour of several sights, at a museum about the Chaco War, and on an off-road vehicle trip nearby. These activities offer different focuses: from the historic center and the Río Pilcomayo to photographs, artifacts, and a route with several bridges.

Cycle to sights in Villa Montes

Bici Tours offers a cycling tour of sights in Villa Montes accompanied by a local guide; a bicycle and guide are included. Stops include the historic center, the Río Pilcomayo, the railway bridge, and the Peña Colorada viewpoint. The tour connects different places on a guided ride rather than focusing on just one stop. If you plan to take this tour, ask about current booking details in advance.

The Museo Corralito and the Chaco War

The Museo Corralito de Villa Montes, located in the Mercado Central, displays photographs, artifacts, and videos about the Chaco War. While the cycling tour connects various sights in Villa Montes, the museum focuses on a historical subject and its portrayal through images, objects, and videos. The two activities therefore differ mainly in their format: a guided ride with several stops on the one hand, and a themed collection on the other.

The Ruta Turística del Pilcomayo nearby

The Ruta Turística del Pilcomayo is a 50-kilometer off-road vehicle trip for a maximum of four people. The program includes encounters with Weenhayek culture and visits to four bridges over the Río Pilcomayo. Unlike the cycling tour of sights in Villa Montes, this route takes place in the area surrounding the destination. Its length, vehicle, and maximum group size give it a distinct format; current booking and operating details are also relevant when planning.

Wine, landscapes, and pilgrimage in the wider destination of Tarija

The wider destination of Tarija offers additional, distinct experiences. The Valle de la Concepción is 25 kilometers from the city of Tarija and is one of the department’s most important tourist attractions. It is a significant wine-growing area, with the largest area under vines in the department and some of Bolivia’s most important wineries. On the Ruta del Singani Artesanal y los Molinos de Piedra, visitors can learn how artisanal singani is made at Bodega Artesanal El Galeán and take part in a guided tasting. Availability may vary depending on the season and the organized route.

La Casa Vieja in the Valle de la Concepción offers wine tastings in an artisanal wine cellar. Check the current arrangements before visiting. The two wine experiences have different focuses: El Galeán is about artisanal singani and a guided tasting, while La Casa Vieja offers wine tastings in its wine cellar.

Tarija’s protected areas also differ in their landscapes and activities. The Reserva Biológica de la Cordillera de Sama features steep slopes, plateaus, and high-Andean lagoons. At Laguna Pujzara Tajzara, you can watch birds and walk along the shore. By contrast, the Reserva Nacional de Flora y Fauna Tariquía is characterized by mountainous terrain and mostly well-preserved forests. Visitors can camp in Sidras and hike in the reserve; check the specific access regulations locally.

For seasonal travel planning, the pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chaguaya is also relevant: it takes place in Tarija every year from August 15 to September 14 in honor of the Virgen de Chaguaya. Check the current dates and arrangements before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Yacuíba, Puerto Sucre.

For the wider travel overview: Gran Chaco.