Why go
- City in Tarija, Bolivia.
- Served by Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (VLM).
History
Yacuiba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department. It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 97,000 and lies 620 to 680 m (2,034–2,231 ft) above sea level. Yacuiba is one fastest growing cities in Bolivia in terms of population due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Amaszonas Z8 (SWM) · 2 routes: Santa Cruz, Tarija
- Southern Winds Airlines A4 (SWM) · 2 routes: Santa Cruz, Tarija
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (VLM); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BYC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Santa Cruz, Tarija).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yacuiba, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.