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Chicha cochabambina

Fermented maize beer drunk from a bowl at roadside chicherias

Bolivia Wine & spirit Vegetarian One for the adventurous

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Cochabamba valley chicherias fly a white flag when a fresh batch is ready; the maize is ground, boiled and fermented in clay jars.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chicha cochabambina?

Chicha cochabambina is a wine & spirit from Bolivia: fermented maize beer drunk from a bowl at roadside chicherias. Cochabamba valley chicherias fly a white flag when a fresh batch is ready; the maize is ground, boiled and fermented in clay jars.

Made with

maize

Cooked

brewed

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