Backpackers Pocket Guide to Rurrenabaque
Last updated: 15 Mar 2025
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Quick Facts
- Best weather: June - October
- Wet season: February - April
- Recommended stay: 4-7 Days
- Daily budget: 400BOB / 40USD (with blue dollar rate, includes 3 day pampas tour)
- Safety rating: Safe
- Useful apps: None
Things to Do
- Pampas tour: Explore some Amazonian rivers by boat to see exotic wildlife including alligators, piranhas, and potentially an anaconda (3 days, 900-1500BOB total).
- Jungle tour: Explore Amazonian jungle by foot to see wildlife, learn about the plants and learn the native culture (1-20 days, 200+BOB).
- Mirador La Cruz: Short but steep walk from town up to a pleasant viewpoint (FREE).
Where to Stay
- Our favourite hostel: El Curichal
- Another popular hostel: El Lobo
Food & Drink
- Best coffee: Roots Coffee
- Best lunch: Bakery Rurre
- Best dinner: Juliano’s Restaurant
- Good lunch or dinner: Luz de Mar
Getting Around
- From La Paz: Bus (130BOB), flight (530-680BOB)
- From bus terminal: Tuk tuk (10BOB pp).
- From airport: Tuk tuk (10BOB pp).
- Around town: Walking, tuk tuks.
Money Matters
- Best currency exchange: Here was the best we could find at 10.50BOB to 1 USD.
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