Tarija or San Bernardo de la Frontera de Tarija is a city in southern Bolivia. Founded in 1574, Tarija is both the capital and largest city within the Tarija Department. Its climate is Mediterranean (similar to the Bolivian cities of Cochabamba and Sucre), in contrast to the harsh cold of the Altiplano (i.e., La Paz) and humid heat of the Amazon Basin (i.e., Santa Cruz de la Sierra). Tarija has a population of over 175,000. Tarija's land and climate are good for grape and wine production. The Festival of Wine and Cheese is held annually in Tarija.
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