Cristo de la Concordia

5-five-5: Cristo de la Concordia (Cochabamba – Bolivia)

## Cristo de la Concordia (Cochabamba): what it is and why it’s worth the climb

Cristo de la Concordia—often translated as “Christ of Peace”—is a monumental Jesus statue standing on San Pedro Hill, on the eastern side of Cochabamba, Bolivia.
If you like travel landmarks that are more than a photo stop, this one delivers: the statue is also a viewpoint, and reaching it is part of the experience—either by cable car or by climbing a long staircase up the hillside.

### At a glance (from your listing)
– Name: Cristo de la Concordia
– Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia (San Pedro Hill)
– Coordinates: -17.4007804, -66.1214404
– Rating: 4.4
– Type: Tourist attraction

## The statue’s scale (and what “big” means here)

Cristo de la Concordia is widely noted for its size. According to commonly cited figures, the statue itself is about 33.44 m tall, mounted on a 6.24 m pedestal, for a total height of 39.68 m.
It was designed by César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo, and construction is typically dated from 1987 with completion in 1994.

That scale matters in a practical way: when you’re standing at the base, the statue reads less like a single sculpture and more like an engineered structure—steel and concrete, built to be seen from across the city.

## Getting up there: your main options

### 1) Cable car (teleférico)
One established way to reach the site is by cable car (teleférico).
Operational details (hours, closures, ticket prices) can change seasonally or due to maintenance—so I’m not going to state specific times or fares as “facts” here. If you’re building this for RealJourneyTravels.com, treat those as verify-before-publish fields.

### 2) The stairs (the classic approach)
If you want the “earned it” version, you can climb roughly 2,000 steps to reach the statue.
This is the route that turns the visit into a small challenge—more like a short urban hike than a simple sightseeing stop.

### 3) Road access / taxi
Travel guide sources also commonly note that taxis can drive up to the site area, which can be useful if you’re avoiding the stair climb.
As with cable cars, the exact drop-off logistics can vary; the dependable takeaway is that you’re not required to do the stairs to experience the viewpoint.

## What you’ll actually experience at the top

### The view is the headline
The biggest payoff is perspective: you’re standing above Cochabamba, looking out over the city and toward the surrounding landscape. The statue’s position on San Pedro Hill is precisely what makes it such a strong viewpoint.

### Altitude is a real factor
Wikipedia’s commonly cited figures place the statue site around 2,840 m above sea level (and about 265 m above the city).
Even if you’re acclimatized elsewhere in Bolivia, that combination—stairs + elevation—can affect pace and hydration.

## Practical tips that aren’t fluff

### If you climb, treat it like a hike (because it is)
– Water matters more than you think at elevation. The climb can be steady and exposed. (General safety guidance; not a site-specific “rule.”)
– Footing and pacing: the smart move is to set a sustainable pace early; “bursting” the first segment tends to make the last third miserable.

### If you’re short on time, the best photo strategy is simple
– You don’t need a complicated plan: go for a clear day if you can. Visibility is what turns a tall statue into a great viewpoint visit.
– If your goal is photography rather than the climb, consider minimizing exertion (cable car or taxi approach) so you’re not arriving overheated and rushed.

### What I’m deliberately not asserting as fact
Because you asked for only information I’m confident in, I’m not going to lock in:
– Opening hours
– Entry fees
– Whether you can go inside the statue on a given day
These are often mentioned in travel listings and can be true at times (even reputable travel platforms note variable access), but they’re the kinds of details that drift.

## Quick context: how this statue fits into Cochabamba travel

Cristo de la Concordia is one of those attractions that works in multiple itineraries:
– As a first-stop orientation point (you immediately understand the city’s layout from above).
– As a “buffer day” activity if you want a meaningful outing that doesn’t require leaving the city.
– As a personal challenge if you prefer visits with a physical component (the stair climb is the experience, not just the statue).