A beautiful place by the "sea!" Nice people, an enchanting island (Isla del Sol! Amazing!), Cerro del Calvario (at four thousand meters with an unbelievable view), home to Virgen de Copacabana church, Incan ruins. I would definitely recommend it as a place to go!
Santa Cruz de la Sierra … Smaipata is a beautiful and special place with good food (Try Cafe Latino....especially the chicken curry). There is a new tourism project that we loved called Bella Vista. Half jungle and half high mountains.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra … It's a wonderful place with such a spiritual feel. I also will return one day.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra … Do not use Ruta Verde for expeditions. They charge four times what hotels would charge.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra … I cannot keep Samaipata out of my mind. It's a unique, very spiritual place, and I will return there one day, maybe to live. I was down assisting my daughter with some scientific work she was doing in the desert near Pampagrande; we took a long "take a shower and eat good food" weekend. A very special place.
HI - Tupiza - Valle Hermoso Hostel in Tupiza … Very nice hostel! Great family and wonderful hospitality.
Andoriña Hostel, Art & Culture in Santa Cruz de la Sierra … Andoriña hosts a great atmosphere, with many common areas. Beautiful decorated and good hammocks in the garden. Like most travelers we liked the included breakfast. Where do they serve a big fruit plate, real coffee, bread, and homemade marmalade included? The owners are very helpful. I think it will take a long time to find such comfortable beds.
HI - Copacabana Hostel in Copacabana … Brisas del titicaca was a nice hostel but not a party hostel if thats what you're looking for. It was very cheap, two dollars and fifty cents a night and right next to the water. The photo above is not the hostel though, its close to the beach but not on it. They do have a curfew and got a little mad when we came in late and had to wake them up. Other than that it was great, hot water was a little scarce in the morning though.
Backpackers Sucre Hostel in Sucre … when we arrived at the hostel they tried to put us in a different room than we had booked, and also tried to charge us double. they then said they would move us to the room we booked the next day, but of course didnt. the showers were dirty and one of the two toilets didnt flush, nor did they seem to care. when we left they also tried again to overcharge us.
HI-Hotel Jerusalem Hostel in Potosi … I was extremely disappointed with the Hostel Jerusalem. Prior to arriving in Potosi I researched online available beds and rates in Potosi. I found that Hostel Jerusalem had beds available for thirteen dollars a night. I figured, oh well they're almost three times as much as everyone else but they're the only Hostel with beds. When I arrived in Potosi I knocked on their door and asked for a bed and rate. The man at the door, while peeking thru a spy hole, told me the rate would be twenty-six dollars a night! The guy tried to take advantage of a weary traveler by double the room rate posted online! I told him what the site said but he wouldn't budge, so I walked across the street and got a room.
Hotel El Dorado in La Paz … I have stayed at this hotel on 4 different ocassions and found the rooms clean and comfortable. the staff is also very friendly and helpful. it is close to many good resturants and a easy walk to the market.
Hostelz.com is the only hostel guide with complete information and reviews on all youth hostels and backpackers worldwide.
