Discover Villamontes

Villamontes combines discoveries in town with an outing into the surrounding area: a locally guided cycling tour takes you to sights in Villa Montes, while the Ruta Turística del Pilcomayo offers a different scale of experience as a 50-kilometre off-road vehicle trip. The Museo Corralito also offers an introduction to the history of the Chaco War. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Villamontes, first consider whether your trip will focus on places in town or include the nearby route as well. This helps you fit experiences of different lengths into your travel plans.

Discover Villamontes by Bike

With Bici Tours, you can explore Villamontes by bike, accompanied by a local guide. Sights on the tour include the historic centre, the Río Pilcomayo, the railway bridge and the Peña Colorada viewpoint. A bike and guide are included; current booking details may change. The tour covers several named points within Villamontes, combining an active way to see the town with cultural and scenic stops. It offers a two-wheeled exploration of the town, while the Pilcomayo trip takes you into the surrounding area.

The Museo Corralito and the Chaco War

The Museo Corralito de Villa Montes is located in the Mercado Central and displays photographs, artefacts and videos about the Chaco War. Images, objects and videos provide different ways to engage with this clearly defined historical subject. Visiting the museum alongside the cycling tour gives you two perspectives on Villamontes: the town’s sights and its connection with the Chaco War. Your stay can therefore include both a guided exploration and a museum visit.

The Ruta Turística del Pilcomayo in the Surrounding Area

The Ruta Turística del Pilcomayo is a 50-kilometre off-road vehicle trip for a maximum of four people. The route includes encounters with Weenhayek culture and visits to four bridges over the Río Pilcomayo. It includes parts of Villa Montes while also extending beyond the town. This makes it different in scope from the cycling tour to sights in Villamontes. For a larger travel group, the limit of four people is an important planning consideration. Booking and operating details may change, so check them before planning your trip. The difference between exploring the town and travelling into the surrounding area may also help you choose your holiday apartment: consider which of these experiences you want to make the focus of your trip.

More Travel Highlights in the Wider Tarija Destination

The wider Tarija destination offers distinct wine and cultural experiences. Valle de la Concepción is 25 kilometres 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 department’s largest area under vines and some of Bolivia’s most important wineries. La Casa Vieja offers wine tastings in an artisanal wine cellar; check current operating arrangements before visiting. On the Ruta del Singani Artesanal y los Molinos de Piedra, you can learn about the production of artisanal singani at Bodega Artesanal El Galeán and take part in a guided tasting. Availability may vary by season and organised route.

The nature experiences in the wider Tarija destination also differ from one another. The Reserva Biológica de la Cordillera de Sama features steep slopes, high plateaus and high-Andean lagoons. At Laguna Pujzara Tajzara, visitors can watch birds and walk along the shore. The Reserva Nacional de Flora y Fauna Tariquía is characterised by mountainous terrain and mostly well-preserved forests; in Sidras, visitors can camp and hike in the reserve. Check local access rules before your visit. These landscape and activity highlights belong to the wider Tarija destination and are distinct from the experiences in Villamontes.

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