Things to do in Tarija in December

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December is a good time to visit Tarija. The weather is usually mildly cool and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 53—77°F (11—25°C).

Tarija has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Tarija. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Tarija in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Weather in Tarija in December

Temperatures on an average day in Tarija in December

The average temperature in Tarija in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 77°F (25°C) to a low of 53°F (11°C). Some would describe the temperature to be mildly cool. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Tarija, October, has days with highs of 78°F (26°C) and lows of 49°F (9°C). The coldest month, July has days with highs of 71°F (22°C) and lows of 36°F (2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Tarija in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
77°F
highs
53°F
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General weather summary

Mildly cool, breezy
Feels like
71%
Chance of rain
0.538 in
Amount
10.7 mph
Wind speed
88%
Humidity
13.4 hrs
Daylight length
5:31 AM
Sunrise
6:56 PM
Sunset
35%
Cloud cover
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 77°F (25°C) and a low of 53°F (11°C), it generally feels mildly cool and breezy. There might also be a moderate chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt and top it off with a rain coat and rain boots
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Best attractions for Tarija in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Tarija has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Tarija that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Tarija for December.
Plaza Luis De Fuentes and Vargas
1. Plaza Luis De Fuentes and Vargas
4.5
(673)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Slide 1 of 8
Tarija the cute is a city to the south of the Bolivia famous for the square that has big palms, nice gardens, one statue about Luis Fuentes y Vargas founder of Villa de san bernarndo de la frontera deTarija and beautiful water source of french style. The square is perfect to take photos for postcards, relaxing eating or drinking in any coffee bar and walking around to see the historical buildings of the town and first place of the Tarija the Cute
Cristhian A — Google review
It's the main plaza in the city and is very well-kept and quite nice
Chris H — Google review
Quiet and beautiful place
Cynthia G — Google review
Tarija's main square.
Ken S — Google review
bellisimo
Vilma E — Google review
Love Tarija
Colleen L — Google review
Best place
Hector C — Google review
Nice place
Omar M — Google review
Casa Vieja
2. Casa Vieja
4.4
(4028)
Historical place
Food & Drink
Slide 1 of 8
Very lovely local food — the pork and crackling were absolutely insane, highly recommend going for that! The chicken was also extremely good, super tasty and well-seasoned. All the wine options were a little too sweet for our taste, but still enjoyable. There was even live music, which added a great touch to the atmosphere. Also, do not miss the pancake lady near the entrance/exit — they were sooo good! Highly recommend overall!
Jennifer P — Google review
It is an old Hacienda where produce viniards, eines and singanis located at Uriondo Municipality at least 20 km far away from Tarija City. I arrived quite early and they where cleaning, so I could not give you further information.
Eduardo R — Google review
The Building is lovely for a visit but for god's sake don't do the wine tasting there. They let you stand around in a circle and your drinking 5 wines followed by a shot of singani. All of the wines from the same glass. No explanation whatsoever, it's just a drinking game with drinking quotes in between. And the wines are cheap and horrible.
Lucia L — Google review
I'll give it 5 stars for the very welcoming staff and the fun tour that they offered. The lady doing the wine/moonshine tasting was hilarious. The wine though is really really sweet and I personally didn't like it. The place also has a big restaurant area.
John — Google review
Winery with artisanal production. There are good wines for sale that has won prize
Gisele K — Google review
What an adorable place! It is a very antique bodega where you can try wines (maybe a bit too sweet for french taste) and eat typical food for very reasonable prices (from 15bs to 35bs) in a very nice atmosphere !
Rose T — Google review
An exciting place where the wine was made by men's feet, it is called Foot wine.
MARCO ( — Google review
Great place to see the real Tarija! And what this place can offer, great food, great views and if you go on a weekend you might stay there to dance !
Andres C — Google review
Casa Dorada
3. Casa Dorada
4.4
(1204)
National museum
Sights & Landmarks
Art nouveau-style, 19th-century mansion turned museum, with luxe interiors & a performance stage.
Slide 1 of 8
Casa Dorada (Golden House) is one of the most ornate buildings in town center Tarija and a must see. Constructed between 1878 and 1903 the house currently houses cultural events and expositions. There is also a library and temporary exhibits. Plan arround half an hour to 45 minutes for your tour.
Manuel U — Google review
A beautiful historic house in Tarija. Guided tours are 15bs per person and last 45 minutes. They start every hour.
Daniel — Google review
Very nice visit, only down side: no photos permitted
Charles G — Google review
nice place..to take into account..that this building appears in the 20 bs bill ..of course in the series that are being replaced gradually
Daniel M — Google review
City cultural center. Tours are very entertainning and informative; you will not regret. All restored to its original shape.
Jorge P — Google review
This was my great uncle Moises Navajas residence. I am so glad it has been preserved. A slice of the past.
Marcia N — Google review
Amazing eclectical heritage building in the center of the city
Mauricio L — Google review
Nice place yo visit and know about the past ir Tarija
Gabriel V — Google review
Museo Nacional Paleontológico Arqueológico
4. Museo Nacional Paleontológico Arqueológico
4.4
(668)
Museum
Natural History Museums
Slide 1 of 8
This is a wonderful museum with impressive exhibits. The fossils were my favorites but the minerals and history of human migrations were educational. I highly recommend a visit!
Fred R — Google review
This museum boasts an impressive collection of prehistoric animal skeletons and fossils from the local area, all in excellent condition thanks to the dedicated efforts of three amazing preservation specialists. The guides are warm, friendly, and provide thorough explanations, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tarija – you're sure to have a great time!
Andrea S — Google review
Small museum for archeology and paleontology enthusiastic, the fee entrance could be variable depending on you. Overall the museum helps to understand ancient life forms and cultures before Inca occupation. 2 hours activity.... highly recommend if you love history enthusiast
Miguel C — Google review
A pleasure to visit. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and there are multiple rooms featuring complete and partial skeletons of the impressive megafauna of the region of Tarija, together with regional mineral structures and human skeletons varying in age up to around 7500 years, along with their artifacts. All in all, an excellent place to help you imagine the rich sequence of natural worlds that existed (and in a sense, continue to exist) where the enchanting city of Tarija lives today.
Anthony — Google review
Very nice place, doesn't have much to show, but the fossils and precolonial artifacts are from Tarija region. And the entrance is free.
Christian G — Google review
My husband and I needed to fill an hour of our time before a wine tour and decided to swing by this museum… and I am so glad we did! The staff there were so wonderful and passionate. They also spoke great English so we were really able to understand the significance of what we were looking at. I am not a “museum type” but I had a wonderful time here! Their collection is incredibly impressive and I was happy to support the good work they are doing by paying the 20BOB entrance fee. Definitely worth checking out when you are in Tarija!
Amanda T — Google review
This museum was a highlight of our time here in Tarija. The employee (I never got his name unfortunately) spoke great English and was obviously very passionate about his work. He gave us a private tour which we did not expect and at no extra charge. He was informative, personable and went into depth about the history and behind the scenes of the museum. We could hold and touch real fossils. The museum had human skeletons as well which was fascinating. I loved every moment of this experience and I cannot recommend the museum enough!!
Emily C — Google review
Verry small museum but filled with fossils found locally some complete specimans and some incomplete well worth the visit since its free,
Robbie B — Google review
Mirador de los Suenos
5. Mirador de los Suenos
4.2
(582)
Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
Slide 1 of 8
Very unique tower. Nice view from the top
Arlene W — Google review
Lets be honest, it doesn't look like wine glass, especially when at night it is purple... free entrance and there is no wine in the wine glass.
Jip J — Google review
Nice spot to view the city. Easy access; however, there is no ramps for wheelchairs.
Jorge P — Google review
Nice view, worth a visit if in the neighborhood.
Tobias L — Google review
Good but it needs maintenance
Paola R — Google review
Great view of tarija
Al B — Google review
Super
Dari — Google review
(Translated by Google) Lots of stairs, but it's worth it 👍🏻 especially at night, the lighting is very beautiful, a safe and quiet place 👍🏻 (Original) Muuuuchas escaleras, pero vale la pena 👍🏻 sobre todo en la noche, la iluminación es muy bella, un lugar seguro y tranquilo 👍🏻
Joshis P — Google review
Sucre Plaza
6. Sucre Plaza
4.4
(2892)
Park
Nature & Parks
Leafy square with paths & benches plus a statue of Antonio José de Sucre, 2nd president of Bolivia.
Slide 1 of 8
A really nice park with nice restaurants and cafes surrounding it. Also you will find ATMs nearby. Exchange Houses will give you a better rate than an ATM though.
Fred R — Google review
Sucre Plaza was a nice place to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the park.
Ken S — Google review
Very quite. Alot of coffee shop. Ice-cream shop. And activity
Ayad S — Google review
Nice little square surrounded by restaurants and cafes.
Manuel U — Google review
Nice place to go and enjoy a bit of fresh air with the family, with many restaurants around where to enjoy yourselves.
Camilo ( — Google review
Great place to take your family, dog, friends or any kind of company filled with great choices of foods and deserts, that go from the regular ice cream to a great parfait, and food that go from a barbecue in a restaurant to a burger in a mobile shop, the local government garnish the entire place in the holidays, so it's a nice place to take pictures
Carlos C — Google review
A lively place to meet friends and have dinner
Victor H — Google review
Nice park. Surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops. Popular with the young crowd and just a few blocks away from the main square.
Ken S — Google review
Cathedral of Saint Bernard of Tarija
7. Cathedral of Saint Bernard of Tarija
4.5
(216)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Slide 1 of 8
A beautiful pieze of architectonic from the pasts centuries
Emilio W — Google review
Plaza Lizardi
Jairo V — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very pleasant mass, it was a pleasure to listen to the preaching, the church was very nice. (Original) Una misa muy amena dio gusto escuchar la predica muy linda la iglesia
Angela M — Google review
(Translated by Google) Generally quiet, very nice church, at events it looks better 👏👍 (Original) Generalmente tranquilo , muy bonita iglesia, en eventos se ve mejor 👏👍
Sharon A — Google review
(Translated by Google) One of the few cathedrals in Bolivia that is not located right in front of the main square, but a block away 😍. It was recently restored, it is very beautiful, large and well-kept. (Original) El de las pocas catedrales de Bolivia que no se encuentra justo al frente de la plaza principal, sino a una cuadra de distancia 😍. Hace poco fue restaurada , es muy bonita, grande y cuidada.
Maria Y — Google review
(Translated by Google) A somewhat simple place of worship for Latin America. Exceptionally, the cathedral is not in the main square (Original) Für Lateinamerika ein etwas schlichtes Gotteshaus. Ausnahmsweise steht die Kathedrale nicht auf dem Hauptplatz
Ralf K — Google review
(Translated by Google) In Bolivia all the cathedrals are located in front of the main square of the city, except in Tarija (Original) En Bolivia todas las catedrales se encuentran frente a la plaza principal de la ciudad, menos en Tarija
Gabriel A — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a small cathedral bought with others in Bolivia 🇧🇴, but it has a different feel, and they respect biosafety regulations. (Original) Es una catedral pequeña comprada con otras de Bolivia 🇧🇴, pero es tiene un aire diferente, además que respetan las normas de bioseguridad.
Edmundo T — Google review
Parque La Costanera
8. Parque La Costanera
Park
Nature & Parks
Piscina Panlong Park Tarija
9. Piscina Panlong Park Tarija
3.8
(202)
Indoor swimming pool
Water & Amusement Parks
Slide 1 of 8
Nice place
Gabriel M — Google review
Super...
Cintia J — Google review
(Translated by Google) Not consistent with the photos on the site. Dirty water and slide available for 20 minutes between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. so that's what we're going for! Bad smell. We encourage owners to make an effort on maintenance. (Original) Non conforme aux photos sur le site. Eau sale et toboggan disponible 20min entre 12h et 14h alors que nous y allons pour ça ! Mauvaise odeur. Nous encourageons les propriétaires à faire un effort sur l'entretien.
Amélie M — Google review
(Translated by Google) Honestly, the place is horrible, plus a lady came to challenge us because we couldn't play with the ball in the pool, on top of that I lost my cell phone. (Original) Sincera mente el lugar es horrible , ademas que una señora nos vino a retar por que no podiamos jugar con la pelota en la piscina , encima que perdi mi celular
Jose L — Google review
(Translated by Google) I study swimming there and it is a good place to learn to swim and enjoy. (Original) Yo estudio natación ahí y es un buen lugar para aprender a nadar y disfrutar.
Ilda A — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very bad attention from the gentleman It doesn't live up to its advertising, it has cold and super dirty water, they don't even let you shower after leaving, the bathrooms and dressing rooms are disgusting, very bad hygiene above all, VERY BAD ATTENTION FROM THE LORD, since we paid 20bs more and he didn't give us He wanted to return for nothing, he is a straight-up thief. (Original) Muy mala atención por parte del señor No cumple con su publicidad, tiene agua fría y súper sucia, no te dejan ni bañarte después de salir, los baños y vestidores un asco muy mala higiene sobre todo, MUY MALA ATENCIÓN POR PARTE DEL SEÑOR, ya que pagamos 20bs demás y no nos quiso devolver para nada es un ratero de frente.
María F — Google review
(Translated by Google) The slide looked dangerous since at the end it had a small ramp and you could get hurt there, the place they give you is very small since the rest of the pool is for classes, the changing rooms are very few and there are many children waiting It's their turn to use them and until they wait that long they get cold and then they get sick. (Original) El tobogan se veía peligroso ya que al final tenía como una pequeña rampa y que ahí te podías lastimar, el lugar que te dan es muy pequeño ya que el resto de la piscina es para las clases los vestidores son muy pocos y hay muchos niños esperando su turno para usarlos y hasta esperar ese tiempo se enfrían y después se enferman
Lyn M — Google review
(Translated by Google) We were escaping the heat, and we saw that it is smaller than in the photos. There was no recognizable lifeguard. There is no health control for entry. The locker rooms flooded and without staff to clean and take care of them. Hazardous work was carried out on the edge of a pool with people in it. Very irresponsible. (Original) Fuimos escapando al calor, y vimos que es mas chico que en las fotos. No había guardavidas reconocible. No hay control sanitario para ingreso. Los vestuarios inundados y sin personal que los limpie y cuide. Se realizaban trabajos de riesgo al borde de una pileta con la gente en ella. Muy irresponsables.
Cesar D — Google review

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