Bodega Casa Vieja

Top choice in Bolivia


Home to the best patero (foot-trodden) wine, this atmospheric winery has a lovely restaurant with a trellis-covered courtyard and covered outdoor patio with beautiful mountain views. Serves classic Chaco dishes like saice (spicy ground beef over potatoes and rice) and chancho de la cruz (whole hog). It’s in the village of La Concepción, about 30km from Tarija.


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