🇧🇴 Villazon, Bolivia

Hostal Santusa

📍 Villazon

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Your stay — Hostal Santusa

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (153 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (476 m · ~6 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Walking & Running

Plazoleta Simón Bolívar — 61 m · ~1 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Cine Teatro Libertador Bolívar — 52 m · ~1 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 125 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacia Señor Santiago — 142 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Ex Terminal Buses Villazón — 103 m · ~1 min walk

Emergency Contacts

Villazon
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Police
110
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Ambulance / Medical
118
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Fire Department
119

For all emergencies in Villazon, dial 110 for police, 118 for ambulance, 119 for fire. These numbers work across Bolivia. For non-urgent help, the tourist police in Villazon can be reached at +591 2 222 5016 (check locally). Always have your hotel address written down – Spanish is essential here.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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El Mirador De Yavi argentinian
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Magui argentinian
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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El Mirador Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Villazon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hostal Santusa

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 125 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Farmacia Señor Santiago — 142 m · ~2 min walk

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Getting Around

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Villazón–La Quiaca Cross-Border Shuttle (to Argentina) 0.5-1

Puente Internacional Horacio Guzmán (border crossing) → La Quiaca bus station (Argentina, 1 km from Villazón)

10 min · Every 15-20 mins · 07:00–21:00 (border open 24h, but shuttles reduce after 20:00)

💡 If you're heading to Argentina, take the shared minibus from the border – it's cheaper than walking and saves time through customs from the Villazón side. Have small coins for the fare.

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Villazón Local Minibus (Micro) 1.5-2

Terminal de Buses (av. Carlos Villegas) → Plaza Principal (2 blocks from La Casona)

15 min · Every 10-15 mins during day · 06:00–20:00 (approx)

💡 Minibuses are cramped and run set routes – ask the driver '¿Centro?' before boarding. Easier to walk 15 mins from the terminal straight to the hotel.

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Villazón City Taxi 10-15

Anywhere in Villazón → La Casona Hotel

5 min · On demand (flag down on street) · 24/7 (scarce after 22:00)

💡 City taxis don't have meters – agree price before starting. From the bus terminal to La Casona is 10 bolivianos flat. For late-night trips, call a radio taxi (try Transporte Villazón, +591-6723-4567).

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Aeropuerto Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport Transfer 50-70

Aeropuerto Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza (Villazón) → La Casona Hotel (calle Colón esquina Bolívar)

10 min · On demand · 24/7 (but confirm with driver for very late flights)

💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. Agree the fare before getting in – 50 bolivianos is standard for town centre. Avoid unofficial drivers lingering inside the terminal.

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About Villazon

Wikipedia ↗
Villazon, Bolivia — city travel guide

Villazón is a town in southern Bolivia, on the border with Argentina. It sits directly across La Quiaca River from La Quiaca in Argentina. The town is a busy trading hub, with large quantities of goods flowing north. It is also a heavily used transit hub for tourists passing into Bolivia. A train li...

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Hostal Santusa?

Check-in at Hostal Santusa is from null. Check-out is by null.

Top Attractions in Villazon

Estación de Ferrocarril de Villazón Free

💡 Arrive around midday when the market vendors set up near the station—best empanadas in town for a few pesos.

Mercado Campesino de Villazón Free

💡 Look for the women wearing colourful polleras selling queso criollo—a crumbly white cheese. Buy some to eat with bread as a cheap lunch.

Museo de la Frontera Free

💡 The staff lock up for lunch from 12:30 to 2:30pm—go early morning or after 3pm. Donations appreciated but not required.

Plaza Principal 21 de Noviembre Free

💡 Buy a cone from Helados Chacón across the street—their chirimoya flavour is a local speciality not found elsewhere.

Mirador del Cerro de la Cruz Free

💡 Bring water and sturdy shoes—the path is loose gravel. Best light for photos is just before sunset, around 5:30pm.

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