Major city · Bolivia
Chulumani
Spend 1–2 days in Chulumani; bus 3 h from La Paz, walk the town and nearby coca‑field villages.
Chulumani is a small Yungas town reachable by a 2.5‑4.5 h bus from La Paz. Its main attractions are the plaza, nearby coca‑field villages and the Castillo del Loro. Walking and short shared‑taxi rides cover most activities, so a short stay is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- LPB
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Bolivia ↗Visa rules depend on your passport (some nationalities need a visa in advance): check with Bolivia's migration authority or a Bolivian consulate.
- Bolivia ↗Most of the tourist route is above 3,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on arrival, and see a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
- Bolivia ↗Protests and road blockades (bloqueos) are frequent and can close routes and cities for days; watch local news and keep plans flexible.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Chulumani110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chulumani, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the boliviano (BOB, Bs).Bolivia-wide
- SIM or eSIMEntel, Tigo and Viva sell SIMs with passport registration in their own shops.Bolivia-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Bolivia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Round up; about 10% in tourist restaurants.Bolivia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bolivia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch for road dust on dry season trips and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stops.
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- RestroomsPay a boliviano or two; bring paper.Bolivia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 ambulance · 119 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBlockades and strikes close shops and roads; Sunday is quiet.Bolivia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPB El Alto International.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; shared taxis (≈Bs 6) reach nearby villages such as Ocobaya (30 min) and Irupana.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi to OcobayaBs 6
- Budget bedAlojamiento Lopez, a night, per personBOB 30
- Mid-range bedCountry House B&B, a night, per personBOB 180
- High-end bedCountry House B&B, a night, per personBOB 220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 150 · Mid BOB 250 · High BOB 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPB El Alto International
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chulumani: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; shared taxis (≈Bs 6) reach nearby villages such as Ocobaya (30 min) and Irupana.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ocobaya
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Shared taxi from the main plaza, 6 Bs, ~30 min
Coca‑field views and a small village plaza.
Irupana
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Shared taxi from Chulumani, approx. 10 min, price check
Nice walks and local market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Alojamiento Lopez
Bs 30 per single room; basic shared bathroom.
Country House B&B
US$20 per person/night; 10 beds, breakfast, English‑speaking host.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Bs 120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 200–300 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Alojamiento Lopez2 × 1 night × BOB 35 | BOB 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BOB 250 | BOB 500 |
| Bus ticket La Paz → Chulumani (round trip)2 × BOB 35 · check | BOB 70 |
| Shared taxi to Ocobaya (round trip)2 × BOB 12 · check | BOB 24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 66 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 365 per person per day, bed included | BOB 730 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus La Paz → Chulumani | Bs 25–35 |
| Shared taxi to Ocobaya | Bs 6 |
| Hotel room (Alojamiento Lopez) | Bs 30 |
| Meal at a local eatery | Bs 15–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus ride on the South Yungas road can be thrilling; hold on to the window.
- Dust on the road in the dry season; bring water and sun protection.
- Mosquito‑like insects near the river; use repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
US consulate in La Paz; other embassies in La Paz.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- La Paz → Chulumani bus: Bs 25–35, 2.5–4.5 h (check)
- Shared taxi to Ocobaya: Bs 6, ~30 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN‑to KWE‑sta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON‑de es‑TA el BAH‑nyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chulumani. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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