Place to visit
Palacio Portales, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Palacio Portales is a Gebäude und Kulturgut in Cochabamba, Bolivien in Bolivia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Gebäude und Kulturgut in Cochabamba, Bolivien · History
- Where
- Bolivia · Cochabamba
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SRE Sucre, 234 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Fr 15:00-18:30
- Price
- 20 Bs foreing;15 Bs national;5 Bs. students
- Run by
- Fundación Universitaria Simón Iturri Patiño
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -17.3749, -66.15278
What it is and where
Palacio Portales is a Gebäude und Kulturgut in Cochabamba, Bolivien in Bolivia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Cochabamba, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -17.3749, -66.15278; the nearest main airport is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE, Sucre), 234 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Fundación Universitaria Simón Iturri Patiño
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Bolivia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palacio Portales is April to September.
- JanPossible12:56
- FebPossible12:34
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:36
- MayBest time11:11
- JunBest time10:58
- JulBest time11:03
- AugBest time11:25
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:24
- NovPossible12:50
- DecPossible13:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bolivia
To enter Bolivia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bolivia checklist. Currency: Boliviano (BOB); plugs: Type A and C · 230 V · 50 Hz (115 V in some areas: check your charger's label); emergencies: 110 police · 118 fire · 165 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'OrbignyMuseum138 m
- Parroquia Nuestro Señor de Exaltación de la RecoletaHistory · Temples320 m
- Atempo Cervecería ArtesanalBrewery552 m
- Mundo MarinoWith kids · Wildlife1.3 km
- Museo de la Historia de la Medicina Don Francisco de ViedmaMuseum1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bolivia guide.
More in Bolivia: History
- Sucre: constitutional capital of Bolivia
- Potosí
- Tiwanaku: archaeological site in Bolivia
- El Fuerte de Samaipata: archaeological site in Santa Cruz province, Bolivia
- Zapaleri: mountain in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
- Cerro Rico: mountain in the Andes near the Bolivian city of Potosí
Every Bolivia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palacio Portales?
It is a Gebäude und Kulturgut in Cochabamba, Bolivien in Bolivia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palacio Portales?
April to September. In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58.
How do you get to Palacio Portales?
The nearest main airport is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), 234 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bolivia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bolivia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny, Parroquia Nuestro Señor de Exaltación de la Recoleta, Atempo Cervecería Artesanal. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
- Cochabamba40 places to see in and around Cochabamba, Bolivia: Cristo de la Concordia, Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Ch'illiwani. Best time: April to September.
- History56 places for history in Bolivia, from Sucre to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BoliviaBefore travelling to Bolivia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for ninety days per year and your passport must be valid for six mon…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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