A cabin at El Cadillar lit up at night, under a starry sky with the moon, in Tarija

El Cadillar Apart Hotel · Tarija, Bolivia

Your place to stay, rest and enjoy. Ten cabins with a pool and barbecue house, 7 km from Tarija

  • 10 cabins of every size
  • Pool and barbecue house
  • Gardens and nature
  • 7 km from Tarija

Discover El Cadillar

A house with its door open

Welcome to El Cadillar, a quiet place surrounded by green where you can rest without rushing and enjoy Tarija at your own pace.

Every cabin stands on its own, so you have your own space. When you feel like company, there are the pool, the barbecue house and the gardens. And after a day out in Tarija, you always have somewhere to come back to.

Warmth
A genuine welcome and hosts who look after you.
Nature
Hills, sunshine and open country all around you.
Live the experience
View of the pool and gardens of El Cadillar with the hills of Tarija behind
Porch of Cabin 1 with two wooden loungers and plants
Hanging shelf with ceramic jugs

The cabins

Ten cabins, ten ways to feel at home

Each one has its own character: a wood-burning fireplace, a private grill, a balcony or a spiral staircase. There are cabins of every size; find the one that feels like yours.

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The experience

A day at El Cadillar

Picture yourself here: arriving, dropping your bags and slowing down.

  1. A cabin with a porch on a sunny day, surrounded by trees

    Arrive and slow down

    Seven kilometres from central Tarija the landscape changes: trees, gardens, open sky and the hills behind.

  2. Porch of Cabin 1 with two wooden loungers and plants

    Settle into your cabin

    Every cabin stands on its own and has its own character: a porch with loungers, a wood-burning fireplace, a private grill or a balcony.

  3. The outdoor pool at El Cadillar on a sunny day, with the Tarija valley behind

    An afternoon by the pool

    Sun, water and gardens: the outdoor pool, with the valley and the hills of Tarija on the horizon.

  4. Terrace with potted cacti and a sun mural painted on the wall

    Corners for doing nothing

    The mural terrace, the courtyard under the pergola or a path among cacti: places to read, talk or watch the sky.

  5. The barbecue house at El Cadillar with a long table, a grill and a cane ceiling

    Share a meal at the barbecue house

    A long table, a grill and a cane ceiling: the place for barbecues, group meals and long conversations afterwards.

  6. Waterfalls and a clear natural pool at Coimata, Tarija

    Head out to discover Tarija

    Tomatitas and Coimata are 2 and 3 km away; San Lorenzo, 11; and Valle de la Concepción with its wineries, 33.

  7. Double bed with orange curtains at Cabin 10

    Come back and rest

    Back again, the warm light of your cabin and the quiet of the countryside to close the day.

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Why El Cadillar?

Everything you need to enjoy Tarija

More than a place to sleep: a place to feel at home.

  • 10 independent cabins

    Of every size, all with a private bathroom.

  • Outdoor pool

    Among gardens, with the hills behind.

  • Barbecue house

    For barbecues, group meals and long conversations.

  • Shared areas

    A terrace, a pergola courtyard and porches.

  • Outdoor spaces

    Gardens, paths, trees and lavender.

  • Your own kitchen

    A kitchen or kitchenette in most of the cabins.

  • Good for families

    A playground next to the pool.

  • Close to everything

    7 km from the centre of Tarija and 2 km from Tomatitas.

Entrance to the hall at El Cadillar, with wooden doors and red flowers

Companies

Your next work meeting, at El Cadillar

A meeting room used only by companies, away from the noise and 7 km from the city, with lodging for your team, refreshments and meals in the same place.

  • 90 m² room for 45 people
  • Companies only
  • Lodging in 10 cabins
  • Refreshments and meals

The destination

Discover Tarija

Head out to its vineyards, waterfalls and old towns. And at the end of the day, come back home.

  • 1,850 mabove sea level, with a mild climate
  • 18 °Caverage yearly temperature
  • ≈ 80%of Bolivia’s wine industry
  • 2021UNESCO recognised the Fiesta Grande as heritage
Waterfalls and a clear natural pool at Coimata, Tarija

Nature minutes away

Tomatitas and Coimata

A river, natural pools and waterfalls a short drive from your cabin. Tomatitas has river beaches, a suspension bridge and a small wood; Coimata is known for its waterfalls and clear pools.

  • Tomatitas · 2 km
  • Coimata · 3 km
Rows of vines with a cactus and the hills behind, in Tarija

Wine and singani

High-altitude Wine and Singani Route

Tarija accounts for around 80% of Bolivia’s wine industry, with vineyards between 1,600 and 2,200 metres. The route takes in wineries such as Campos de Solana and Casa Real, in the Santa Ana valley, and Aranjuez, in the city, out to Valle de la Concepción. Several offer guided visits.

  • Valle de la Concepción · 33 km
Aerial view of the main square and the church of San Lorenzo, Tarija

History

San Lorenzo

This is where the house of independence hero Eustaquio “Moto” Méndez stands, now a museum and National Historic Monument, facing the village square.

  • San Lorenzo · 11 km
Chunchos in colourful costumes and headdresses at the Fiesta Grande of Tarija

Living culture

Fiesta Grande of Tarija

The feast of San Roque, with its chunchos in colourful costumes, fills the city between August and September. In 2021 UNESCO inscribed it as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Guide to visiting Tarija

Location

7 km from Tarija, at the foot of the hills

Close enough to the city to come and go, and far enough to enjoy the quiet of the countryside. We are in Cadillar, past Tomatitas, on the road to La Victoria and Coimata.

Cadillar, San Lorenzo
Tarija, Bolivia
  • Central Tarija 7 km
  • Tarija airport 10 km
  • Bus terminal 14 km
  • Tomatitas 2 km
  • Coimata 3 km
  • San Lorenzo 11 km

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Gallery

Corners waiting for you

Real photos of the cabins, the pool, the barbecue house and every corner of El Cadillar.

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The outdoor pool at El Cadillar on a sunny day, with the Tarija valley behindThe barbecue house at El Cadillar with a long table, a grill and a cane ceilingPorch of Cabin 3 with a table, two chairs and lavender in bloomTerrace with potted cacti and a sun mural painted on the wallSitting area of Cabin 10 with a sofa bed, a table and the kitchenetteOld iron stove with a kettle, vintage signs and plantsCourtyard with a stone floor, a table and white iron chairs under the pergola

Before you travel

Frequently asked questions

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Where is El Cadillar?

In the community of Cadillar (municipality of San Lorenzo), 7 km from the centre of Tarija, Bolivia. It is just past Tomatitas, on the road to La Victoria and Coimata. The location page has the map and the route in Google Maps.

How many beds does each cabin have?

It depends on the cabin: number 6 has 1 bed; numbers 3, 5, 7 and 8 have 2 beds; numbers 4 and 9, 4 beds; and numbers 1, 2 and 10, 5 beds. Some of them include a sofa bed. You can compare them side by side on the cabins page.

Do the cabins have a kitchen?

Most of them do: cabins 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 have a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave, and several also have a mini fridge. Each cabin page lists its equipment.

Is there a pool?

Yes. El Cadillar has an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens, with the hills of Tarija behind it.

Do children pay?

Children under 5 stay free. Tell us their ages when you write and we will gladly confirm everything on WhatsApp.

How can I book?

On WhatsApp. On the booking page you choose the cabin, the dates and the number of guests, and a chat opens with the message ready to send. You can also write to us directly at +591 756 00149. The booking is confirmed with the payment of half the total.

How do I get to El Cadillar?

Tarija has flights from La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba, and buses from the main cities in Bolivia. El Cadillar is about 10 km from the airport and 14 km from the bus terminal; from the centre of Tarija it is 7 km. We also work with a taxi line that gives guests a preferential rate.

Bookings

When are you coming?

Tell us your dates and how many people are travelling, and we will reply on WhatsApp with availability.

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