Cochabamba
Founded by the Spanish in 1574, Cochabamba is city of 600,000 at an altitude of 2258m.
More progressive and lively than most high-altitude cities in Bolivia, Cochabamba is mainly visited for its fertile landscape and the powerful brew known as chicha cochabambina.
But Cochabamba is also home to several notable religious sites, including a miraculous weeping statue of Christ, a Mormon temple and a colossal statue of Christ that stands taller than the more famous one in Brazil.
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Sacred Sites & Religious Places
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Christ of the Tears
Since 1995, a small statue of Christ has wept bloody tears on Good Friday. A number of investigations have been carried out, and the phenomenon remains unexplained. You can even watch a video of the event. |
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Cochabamba Mormon Temple
Consecrated in 2000, this is one of several LDS temples dotted throughout South America. Only Mormons with a "temple recommend" may enter. |
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Cristo de la Concordia
Just a few centimeters higher than the Cristo Redentor in Rio, Cochabamba's Cristo de la Concordia is believed to be the largest statue of Christ in the world. |
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