Your stay — Hostal Beni
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (723 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de San Buenaventura (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza del Balsero — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Salón de Actos — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Cajero Automatico Prodem — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Chelin — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Pampas Supermarket — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Terminal de Buses Rurrenabaque — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Emergency Contacts
RurrenabaqueIn Rurrenabaque, the local police station is on Avenida Santa Cruz near the central plaza. For medical help, the Centro de Salud Rurrenabaque (hospital) can be reached by local taxi or walking. Note: coverage and response times are limited; carry a satellite phone or have a guide's contact for jungle trips.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rurrenabaque, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Beni
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero Automatico Prodem — 279 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Chelin — 353 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Avenida Comercio (central stop) → Hotel El Lobo
💡 Trufis follow fixed routes but will stop anywhere to let you on or off. Flag one down by shouting your destination. No fixed schedule – just wait at the roadside.
Hotel El Lobo → Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ)
💡 The hotel can arrange a pickup from the airport for 10 BOB – just call ahead. Drivers know the hotel directly and will wait even if your flight is late. Cheaper than hailing a taxi at the airport.
Bus terminal (Terminal de Buses) → Hotel El Lobo (drop-off on route)
💡 These are old Toyota Coasters; seats fill fast. Ask the driver to stop at Hotel El Lobo – it's on the main road. Best for arrivals from La Paz or Riberalta.
Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ) → Hotel El Lobo
💡 Taxis are unmetered; agree the fare before getting in. The hotel is 2 km from the airport, so walking is an option if you have light luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostal Beni?
Check-in at Hostal Beni is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Rurrenabaque
💡 Avoid walking alone after dark due to lack of streetlights. During the dry season (May–October), you can wade into the shallows—footwear with grip helps on the muddy edges.
💡 Call ahead or ask at the tourism office (open 8am–noon) to confirm it's open; hours are erratic. Donation of 10 bolivianos appreciated but not required.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid the midday heat and catch the light shifting across the valley. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes—the path gets slippery after rain.
💡 Come in the early evening when the town lights up and food stalls sell salteñas (stuffed pastries) for about 5 bolivianos. It's also the starting point for most tour agency pitches if you're booking pampas or jungle trips.
💡 Take the dirt road past the football stadium—it's a 20-minute walk from the plaza. No facilities, so bring your own snacks and water. Early morning (6–8am) gives the best wildlife sightings.