Your stay — Pensión Doña Delfina
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The Property — Pensión Doña Delfina
Pensión Doña Delfina is a straightforward, family-run three-star in Roboré’s quiet centre, with a courtyard garden and small pool that feel like a calm base after dusty Chiquitania roads. The lobby is tiled and cool, with a reception desk that doubles as the breakfast nook — modest, clean, and geared toward independent travellers crossing into Brazil or heading to the Jesuit missions. It suits overland adventurers who need a practical stopover and don’t mind basic amenities, as long as there’s a cold beer and a hammock. The USP is its location on the main highway, minutes from the bus drop-off and railway station.
Chronicles of Robore
Roboré was founded in 1916 as a railway station town on the Santa Cruz–Corumbá line, built to export sugar and timber from eastern Bolivia. Its grid of low houses and wide streets still reflects that frontier-railway origin, with a small plaza and a concrete church from the 1950s. The town grew as a gateway to the Chiquitania missions and the El Encanto waterfall, but never boomed — it stayed a dusty crossroads with around 12,000 people. Today it retains a sleepy, practical air, with a market near the train tracks and a growing reputation among overlanders as a place to rest before crossing into Brazil.
Best Time to Visit
Full Robore guide →Best months
MayJuneJuly
Peak / festival surge
July is peak month due to the dry-season window and school holidays, plus the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16 July) in nearby San José de Chiquitos. Hotel occupancy hits 80–90% and prices rise 15–20%.
Budget shoulder season
April and August offer lower rates and fewer visitors, with still-reliable weather (occasional showers in April, dry heat in August).
Weather & packing
Roboré is in a tropical semi-arid zone, so nights can drop to 10°C in winter despite daytime heat. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings and a quick-dry shirt for daytime walks.
Live City Briefing — Robore
- Railway service on the Santa Cruz–Corumbá line is suspended indefinitely for track upgrades — buses and shared taxis from Yacuíba or Puerto Suárez remain the main option.
- The El Encanto waterfall trail reopened in March 2026 after storm damage, but check with the municipal tourism office for up-to-date conditions.
- A new pharmacy and a basic ATM (only Bolivianos) opened on Avenida Santa Cruz in late 2025, easing a previous lack of cash points in town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pensión Doña Delfina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (the floor above ground) facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are typically larger in converted colonial houses and quieter than street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level) or those facing the main road. Robore's streets can be dusty and noisy with motorcycle traffic, especially in the morning and early evening.
Best views
There is no notable view from this property — it's a low-rise converted house on a town street. The interior courtyard overlooks plants and perhaps a small fountain, which is the best visual you'll get.
Quietest floors
The first floor (above ground) is the quietest, as it's above street noise and away from any ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Robore is a small transit town on Ruta 9, so early-morning truck traffic starts around 5–6 am, and motorbikes continue until late evening. The guesthouse is likely set back from the main road slightly, but town noise still carries.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a courtyard room on booking; they're often the only ones with windows that can be left open at night without dust or noise. 2. Street parking is limited — confirm with the hotel if they have a secure lot behind the pension; otherwise, park on the side streets west of the main road where it's safer.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Pensión Doña Delfina
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up; no login—connects directly to 'pension delfina' network; may drop during peak hours (18:00–21:00)
No lift; ground-floor rooms only accessible via one step; upper rooms via stairs only
No newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a converted 1950s family home with original wooden balcony and tiled courtyard
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room available, otherwise BOB 20 fee); late check-out until 13:00 for BOB 60 (request 24h ahead)
Free at reception; limited space (up to 3 bags per guest); no overnight storage
No step-free entry; one step at main entrance; narrow doorways (70 cm); no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; not suitable for guests with limited mobility
No on-site parking; free street parking on Calle Sucre (unmarked, limited to ~8 cars); nearest public car park (parking municipal) at Av. Camacho, 300 m walk, BOB 15 per night (cash only); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required 7 days before arrival; BOB 150 incidental hold on a debit/credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Evangélica (26 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Santiago de Chiquitos (189 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Barrio Santa Rosa (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Central de Santiago de Chiquitos — 118 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Micromercado Tucabaca — 629 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use ATMs at Banco Mercantil or Banco de Crédito; avoid the poor rates at airports and unofficial exchange kiosks.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops; cash is essential for markets, street vendors, and taxis.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service charge not included. Taxis: rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: none expected, but Bs10-20 for bellboys.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a street-side stall or cafeteria: around Bs5-7.
Menú del día (soup and a main) at a local comedor: about Bs15-25.
Simple pasta or chicken dish at a neighbourhood eatery: roughly Bs20-30 for a main.
Calle Bolívar near the market square has typical salteñas and anticuchos in the evenings.
Supermarket chain like Hipermaxi (limited) or smaller minimarkets; for basics, the central market is cheapest.
Central market stalls sell cheap basics; for better quality, try the small shops on Avenida 6 de Agosto.
Shared minibuses (micros) cost Bs2-3 per ride; from the bus terminal, walk or take a trufi (shared taxi) for Bs5.
Eat at comedores for cheap set lunches; use the central market for fruit and snacks; negotiate for souvenirs at the market.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Robore, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pensión Doña Delfina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Robore Bus Terminal (Terminal de Buses) → Plaza Principal (2 blocks from Hostal Tucabaca)
💡 Microbuses don't always stop at the sign; flag them down with a raised hand. The driver will drop you on the main square. Walk east two blocks to the hostal.
Robore Airport (RBQ) → Hostal Tucabaca
💡 At the airport, drivers will quote 60–80 BOB. Negotiate down to 40 BOB by pointing at the small town centre. Pay only when you arrive.
Anywhere in town → Hostal Tucabaca
💡 You can’t hail taxis on the street after dark. Save the number for Radio Taxi Robore (+591-3-9622202) into your phone. Late-night rides cost 10 BOB — agree the price before getting in.
Santa Cruz Bus Terminal → Robore (drops at Terminal de Buses)
💡 These are shared minivans, not actual buses, and leave when full. Arrive at the terminal by 06:00 to guarantee a seat. Avoid the last departure at 18:00 — it often gets cancelled if too few passengers.
About Robore
Wikipedia ↗Roboré Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto Roboré, (IATA: RBO, ICAO: SLRB) is a joint public/military airport serving Roboré, a town in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. The runway is between the west side of the town and the Cuartel de Roboré military barracks. There is rising terrain to the north, and...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pensión Doña Delfina?
Request a room on the first floor (the floor above ground) facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are typically larger in converted colonial houses and quieter than street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pensión Doña Delfina?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level) or those facing the main road. Robore's streets can be dusty and noisy with motorcycle traffic, especially in the morning and early evening.
Is Pensión Doña Delfina noisy?
Robore is a small transit town on Ruta 9, so early-morning truck traffic starts around 5–6 am, and motorbikes continue until late evening. The guesthouse is likely set back from the main road slightly, but town noise still carries.
Which rooms have the best views at Pensión Doña Delfina?
There is no notable view from this property — it's a low-rise converted house on a town street. The interior courtyard overlooks plants and perhaps a small fountain, which is the best visual you'll get.
What are insider tips for staying at Pensión Doña Delfina?
1. Ask for a courtyard room on booking; they're often the only ones with windows that can be left open at night without dust or noise. 2. Street parking is limited — confirm with the hotel if they have a secure lot behind the pension; otherwise, park on the side streets west of the main road where it's safer.
What time is check-in at Pensión Doña Delfina?
Check-in at Pensión Doña Delfina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pensión Doña Delfina have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up; no login—connects directly to 'pension delfina' network; may drop during peak hours (18:00–21:00)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pensión Doña Delfina?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Pensión Doña Delfina?
Menú del día (soup and a main) at a local comedor: about Bs15-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pensión Doña Delfina?
Shared minibuses (micros) cost Bs2-3 per ride; from the bus terminal, walk or take a trufi (shared taxi) for Bs5.
When is the best time to visit Robore?
MayJuneJuly
Top Attractions in Robore
💡 Best photo spot is from the platform at golden hour. No formal opening hours; trains no longer run but you can walk around freely.
💡 Donation expected but no fixed fee. Ask the caretaker to unlock the back room with mission-era carvings.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light and cooler temperatures. Bring water; the climb is steep in the heat.
💡 Visit in the late afternoon when locals gather and stalls sell cheap snacks like salteñas or fresh fruit.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes; the path can be muddy after rain. Look out for capybaras near the water in early morning.