most loyal and patriotic people. However, the modern culture is slightly isolated from the rest of urban Bolivia, and in recent times, many Tarijeñans feel much more connected to Tarija itself than to the rest of Bolivia. Their local creed is reflected in a famous, folkloric Cueca song, titled "Chapaco Soy". Sports The city's Guadalquivir Coliseum has hosted games of Bolivia's national basketball team. Twin towns – sister cities Mejillones, Chile Brasschaat, Belgium Tournai, Belgium Iniesta, Spain Salta, Argentina Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina Mendoza, Argentina Asunción, Paraguay San Bernardino, Paraguay References External links Tarija City Guide Tarija profile Populated places in Tarija Department Populated places established in 1574