Beni (Bolivia)

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Cities

TrinidadBolivia - Gothic Church of Trinidad Trinidad (Bolivia) | Trinidad GPS -14.8350,-64.9039 – The capital of Beni, also called the "Jewel of the Amazon". It is a very eye-catching town that is slowly but steadily becoming a city. Guayaramerín GPS -10.8267,-65.3567 – A northern border town with Brazil and reachable #Do|by boat. Riberalta GPS -11.0062,-66.0548 – An interesting town with a serious frontier-like feeling, set in the northern Bolivian jungle. Rurrenabaque GPS -14.4399,-67.5267 – A popular base for jungle and pampa trips. San Borja GPS -14.8596,-66.7480

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• San Ignacio de Moxos -14.994444,-65.640278 – Famous for the indigenous Moxos people.

Yucumo GPS -15.14854,-67.03509 – Gateway into the region and interchange point. San Joaquín (Bolivia) | San Joaquin – A cute little town deep in Beni lowlands, gateway to other towns and places nearby.

Beni (Bolivia) Halal Travel Guide

Beni department is rich in nature and culture. You can find big rivers there (most impressive is probably Mamore) and big lakes. There are nature parks and reserves (e.g., Serere). Many ethnic groups live there, most of them small and quite hard to locate, others bigger and more exposed (like Moxenos). The towns in Beni are not big, but they are charming (e.g., Rurrenabaque or Trinidad).

Being in nature, with an organized tour or on your own, you'll meet some communities, see interesting flora and fauna, maybe learn some survival techniques. Maybe you'll want to fly a bit, because the distances (i.e. to reach Riberalta) are quite big. If you can, take a chance and get on a boat trip along the river Mamore.

Travel to Beni (Bolivia)

Travel by Bus to Beni (Bolivia)

• Buses from Yungas Road|Yolosita to Yucumo: Many in the evening, but also during the day. 8-10 hours (+ 2 hours from La Paz, + 5 hours to Rurrenabaque, + 2-3 hours to San Borja). Bs. 40-50.
• Buses between Trinidad_(Bolivia) | Trinidad and Santa_Cruz_(city,_Bolivia) | Santa Cruz: Mostly night buses between 18:00 and 21:00. 10-12 hr. Bs. 50-80 (semi-cama).

Fly to Beni (Bolivia)

Flights from La Paz and others especially to Rurrenabaque and Santa_Cruz_(city,_Bolivia) | Santa Cruz exist.

Travel by boat to Beni (Bolivia)

Several slow and exciting cargo boat option exist to get in from the Brazilian border (Guayaramerín) and the Santa Cruz department (Puerto Villarroel) to Trinidad—see #Do|below.

How to get around in Beni (Bolivia)

Cruzando_el_río_Beni,_Bolivia - One of many river crossings

The road conditions between Yucumo and Trinidad are awful and it can take ages to travel this "trunk road", passing by San Borja and San Ignacio de Moxos. The road is currently under renovation and larger parts should be available for faster travel in 2019. Nevertheless, road blocks in addition make the situation unpredictable and can stretch travel duration to 2-5 days. So, you better do not use this road if you have a flight from Santa_Cruz_(city,_Bolivia) | Santa Cruz and urgently need to get there. You are better off going by La Paz in this case.

Travel by Bus to Beni (Bolivia)

The following are travel durations for dry season:

• Yucumo <=> San Borja (vans every 30 min, 2-3 buses a day): Bs. 15/30 by bus/van, 2-3 hr
• San Borja <=> San Ignacio (vans every 60 min, 2-3 buses a day): Bs. 45/90 by bus/van, 4-5 hr
• San Ignacio <=> Trinidad (vans every 30 min, 2-3 buses a day): Bs. 30/60 by bus/van, 3 hr

Fly to Beni (Bolivia)

If you're going east or north from Rurrenabaque and there's a flight with TAM from Reyes to the city's of San Borja, Trinidad, Riberalta and Guayaramerín (on the border with Brazil).

What to see in Beni (Bolivia)

Iglesia de San Ignacio de Moxos - Iglesia de San Ignacio de Moxos Macheteros - Indigenious people of Moxos

• Pre-hispanic hills (lomas) north of Trinidad

Top Travel Tips

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• Reserva del Biosfera del Beni - Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve | Web: area_protegida=3&referer=sistema_nal_de_areas_protegidas_es -14.38,-66.18 close to San Borja Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve Sabana del Beni - Bolivia Lies within de grassy steppe of the Llanos de Moxos (plains) and a great place to explore the local wildlife. It is one of the first places in Bolivia that has been proteced this way and now provides home to around 500 different types of animals. Trips can be organised from San Borja, either by simply renting a vehicle and driver, or by asking around for a guide, or organising guided trips with the park rangers itself, including lodging in local villages.

• Boat trip to/from Guayaramerín -14.8787,-64.9984 boarding at Puerto Barador (15 kilometers west from Trinidad) Bs. 35-70 just for the trip (cabins and food extra) A very authentic, remote and exciting 3-5 day trip on the Río Mamoré down to the Brazilian border. Besides the mightiness of Mamoré, you will have plenty of time enjoying the rivers flora and fauna. Interact with the local people along the way and enjoy the cuisine on-board or while stopping at one of the many little ports to manage its cargo. Bring a mosquito net and water!
  Many cargo boats traverse the river, but might go only during certain days. Depending on the boat, lodging can range from on-deck places or hammocks to more private cabins. Ask at the tourist information in Trinidad for more information about boats, times and organising, but head directly to the port for sorting out the rest.
  Going upstream from the Brazilian border can take 1.5 to twice times as long as downstream.

• Puerto Villarroel (Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia) | Santa Cruz (department)) <=> Puerto Barador -16.8400,-64.7943 - Pretty much the same as the trip between Puerto Barador and Guayaramerín, just the other way. 5-8 days from Puerto Barador to Puerto Villarroel. See above for all the details.

• Pilon Lajas Biosphere Reserve Web: ark=plbr&page=inf -15,-67.2 50 kilometers west of San Borja Bs. 150 Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands - Ateles paniscus -Brazil-8 - A 400.000 ha reserve including a indigenous and multi-ethnic population. Extensive bird watching, but less commercial than the popular Madidi National Park. Mapajo Ecolodge is a community ecolodge, where you can stay.

• Barba Azul Reserve -13.762333,-66.098481 in the middle of the Beni department, free transport provided ☎ +591 33568808 Lodges: US$150 per person per day A privately run reserve. Animals on display: Blue-throated macaw (very likely to see), giant anteaters, maned wolf, several types of tyrants, jaguar, puma and marsh dear. The sustainability of this reserve might be questioned and it is pretty much the same discussion like the one on wildlife and safaris parks in Africa. Photo-hunting for the macaw for instance might just be the very reason why it is just so rare nowadays.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Beni (Bolivia)

• Keperi – Tasty piece of cooked Meat. It is very tender and it is served with Rice and Cheese, fried yuca and cold soft drinks. All Meat dishes are big servings.
• Piranha – The rivers are full of fish and piranha is a delicious treat.
• Snake – As expected in places near a jungle and the Amazon cuisine includes species that are uncommon in other parts of the world. Those who try it ask for second servings.

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