Casa Qura Qura

Eight-rated by 121 guests and sitting at the corner of Calle los Olivos and Avenida Ecologica, Casa Qura Qura takes its name from the Quechua word for medicinal herb — a nod to Cochabamba's garden-city reputation in Bolivia's central valleys.

The address places guests in a residential pocket away from the noise of the Plaza Colon corridor, yet within reach of the Cancha market and the hilltop Cristo de la Concordia statue, the largest Christ figure in South America at 34.2 metres.

Cochabamba's year-round spring climate — averaging 17°C with more than 200 sunny days — means outdoor common areas stay usable in every season, a practical advantage rarely mentioned on standard listings.