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Old photos of Cochabamba

30 photographs of Cochabamba, from 1910 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 30 photographs of Cochabamba on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1910 to 2025. 6 of them were taken before 1980; the other 24 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.5 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.30 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Cochabamba through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

Vivienda Calle España, Cochabamba — photos through time
Vivienda Calle España 9 photos · 1910–2023
La Fuente de las tres gracias, Cochabamba — photos through time
La Fuente de las tres gracias 8 photos · 2015–2019
Dos torres del Hospicio, Cochabamba — photos through time
Dos torres del Hospicio 6 photos · 2013–2023
Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa big, Cochabamba — photos through time
Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa big 3 photos · 2019–2025
Centro Boliviano Americano, Cochabamba — photos through time
Centro Boliviano Americano 2 photos · 2017–2018

Stories from Cochabamba

What contributors wrote about these photographs.

EU: Parque 14 de Setiembre, Cochabamba (1910), Cochabamba, 1910
EU: Parque 14 de Setiembre, Cochabamba (1910) 1910 Parque 14 de Septiembre, seen here in 1910, is Cochabamba's main plaza, named for the date of the city's 1810 uprising against Spanish colonial rule, one of the early revolts that led toward Bolivian independence.
Cochabamba, Bolivia, Cochabamba, 2017
Cochabamba, Bolivia 2017 A street scene in Cochabamba, a Bolivian city known for its temperate climate, which has earned it the nickname 'City of Eternal Spring.' It is one of Bolivia's largest urban centers, set in a fertile valley in the…
Iglesia CompañiaDeJesus Cochabamba PerspectivaSud, Cochabamba, 2018
Iglesia CompañiaDeJesus Cochabamba PerspectivaSud 2018 Seen from the south, the Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, was built by the Jesuit order during the colonial period and remains one of the city's notable historic churches near the main plaza.
Palmeras en la Plaza 14 de Septiembre, Cochabamba, Cochabamba, 2018
Palmeras en la Plaza 14 de Septiembre, Cochabamba 2018 Palm trees line the Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the city's central square and a gathering place at the heart of its historic downtown, named for the date of an 1810 uprising against Spanish rule.
Columna de los Héroes el Cóndor en la Plaza Principal, Cochabamba, 2018
Columna de los Héroes el Cóndor en la Plaza Principal 2018 The Columna de los Heroes, topped by a condor, stands in the Plaza Principal 14 de Septiembre, Cochabamba's main square in Bolivia, a date and site tied to the city's role in the struggle for independence.
Casa Consejo Municipal 01, Cochabamba, 2019
Casa Consejo Municipal 01 2019 The municipal council building of Cochabamba, photographed in 2019, serves as the seat of the city's local government. Cochabamba lies in a fertile valley in central Bolivia and has long been known as an agricultural…
25 de Mayo y Mayor Rocha02, Cochabamba, 2023
25 de Mayo y Mayor Rocha02 2023 The corner of 25 de Mayo and Mayor Rocha streets in Cochabamba, Bolivia, captured in 2023. Cochabamba is one of Bolivia's largest cities, known for its temperate valley climate and colonial-era center.
Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa big, Cochabamba, 2025
Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa big 2025 The Church and Convent of Santa Teresa in Cochabamba, Bolivia, photographed in 2025. Founded as a Carmelite convent during the colonial period, the complex remains one of the city's notable religious and historic…
1910s · 6 photos
2010s · 19 photos · showing 12, all 19 on the map ↗
2020s · 5 photos