Culture Shock! Bolivia - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Resource Guide 289

Amboró National Park

This area, in ancient times the exclusive domain of the
Chiriguano and Yucaré cultures, is at once the scene of
incredible biodiversity and environmental threats from
civilisation.

 (L) Amboró Eco Resort
Buena Vista, 103 km (64 miles) from Santa Cruz
Tel: (3) 932-2048

Concepción-Jesuit Missions

 Gran Hotel Concepción
Tel: (3) 964-3031
Considering the rough voyage to get here, why not stay
in luxury, right across from the Jesuit mission church
in a complex partly built in the elaborate carved wood
styles of the Jesuit churches. This hotel has a pool and
luxuriant gardens.

Coroico

Dry season is best: May through October.
 (L) El Viejo Molino
Camino a Santa Barbara km 1, Coroico
Tel: (2) 220-1519
Website: http://www.hotelviejomolino.com
One of the most advertised hotels in Bolivia.

 (M–I) Hotel Esmeralda
A few blocks up the hill from the central plaza
Tel: (2) 213-6017
Website: http://www.hotelesmeralda.com
Luxuriant, spectacular views, location, pool and woods.
This gets our vote for best value and location.

 (M) Hotel Don Quixote
Camino a Coripata
Tel: (2) 213-6007
Colonial, good looking escape, good bargain considering
resort facilities and friendly.