Moving to Tarija

The Capitán Oriel lea Plaza Airport has flights to and from the main cities of Bolivia, including Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Tarija has a regional bus terminal, with regular domestic and international services. If traveling from Argentina, it is possible to travel to Tarija from the border town of Bermejo by bus or a colectivo, a shared taxi, which is a reasonably cheap alternative. Relocating to Bolivia, or any foreign country, can be a daunting prospect, with many pitfalls for those not prepared for the language and cultural changes they will encounter. As an InterNations member, any expatriate moving to Tarija can call upon expertize of the InterNations community to guide them through specific difficulties with helpful hints and tips. For general advice on the relocation process, the InterNations Expat Magazine is packed with information and covers a wide range of topics, from culture shock to offshore banking for expats.

Working in Tarija

Tarija City has many local businesses, but grape growing, wine production and agriculture are still its main sources of employment, together with the San Pablo Catholic University, Tarija. The region of Tarija has very large deposits of oil and natural gas, with extraction and distribution to Argentina and Brazil in particular providing a lucrative trade for Bolivia. An expatriate working in Tarija may visit the twin forty-meter high waterfalls of Chorros de Jurina on a day trip, or the university-run Paleontology Museum in Tarija itself. A membership at InterNations affords a useful way of locating and meeting fellow expats in Tarija and its surrounding areas to enjoy the attractions of the city, including the curiously blue and white striped former Governor of Tarija house, styled to look like a castle.