Things to Do in San Borja

Modern concrete cathedral with tall wooden cross and stained-glass windows depicting local flora. Unremarkable exterior but cool interior for a rest.

🕐 Monday–Saturday 7:00–12:00, 15:00–18:00; Sunday Mass times vary

💡 Check if the side door is open for the small museum of religious art—free but not always staffed. Best to go before 10am Mass.

Covered market with stalls selling fresh fruit, local cheese, and cheap lunches. No entry fee; just walk through or buy a tucumán pastry for 3 bolivianos.

🕐 Daily 5:00–18:00

💡 Look for the women selling 'ambrosía'—a sweet corn drink—near the meat section. Bring small change.

Small municipal museum with exhibits on Moxos indigenous culture, rubber boom history, and local wildlife specimens. Two rooms only.

🕐 Monday–Friday 9:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00; Saturday 9:00–12:00

💡 Donation box at entrance but no fixed fee; ask the caretaker to open the back room with the best masks and textiles.

Central square with shaded benches, a bandstand, and local vendors selling snacks. Good for people-watching and resting in the heat.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Visit early morning to see parakeets in the trees; avoid midday sun as shade is limited around the edges.

Riverfront green space with walking paths, wooden benches, and a small lagoon. Often deserted on weekdays; can spot capybaras at dusk.

🕐 Daily sunrise–sunset

💡 Take repellent—mosquitoes are fierce here after rain. Best visited late afternoon for cooler temperatures and animal activity.