Major city · Bolivia
Trinidad
Give Trinidad 2 nights as a Beni stopover: plaza, museums and a Loma Suárez half-day. Skip it if you only want salt flats and La Paz.
Trinidad is the lowland capital of Beni, hot and flat, with a small-town centre, a Jesuit-founded cathedral on the plaza and pre-Hispanic earthwork sites on its edge. It works as a stop between Santa Cruz and the Amazon towns, or as a base for river and pampas trips. It is not a headline Bolivia destination, and the roads in are long and partly unpaved.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain, mud roads, floods)
- Airport
- TDD
- Nights
- 2
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.
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 Trinidad110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trinidad, 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
- SafetyTrinidad is generally calm for travellers; the practical risks are heat, mosquitoes, long road journeys in the wet season and unlit streets at night.
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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.
- AirportTDD Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz (Trinidad) (Flights from Santa Cruz and Riberalta; about 1 h from Santa Cruz.
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis (moto taxis) are the main way around town and cost a few bolivianos; regular taxis exist but are fewer.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSet lunch (almuerzo)Bs 15–30
- BeerBs 10–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto taxi ride in townBs 4
- Metro or bus rideBus Trinidad–Santa Cruz (semi-cama)10–12 hBs 50–80
- Budget bedHostel or residencial bed, a night, per personBOB 60
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per roomBOB 300
- High-end bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per roomBOB 550
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 180 · Mid BOB 320 · High BOB 600
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
- TDD Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz (Trinidad) (Flights from Santa Cruz and Riberalta; about 1 h from Santa Cruz. Check schedules and operators before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trinidad: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 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
Motorbike taxis (moto taxis) are the main way around town and cost a few bolivianos; regular taxis exist but are fewer. The centre is walkable in the cooler hours. For Loma Suárez or the fish museum, take a moto taxi and agree the fare first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Loma Suárez
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min each way
Moto taxi, about 12 km (7.5 mi) northeast on the Ibare riverMoto taxi, about 7.5 mi (12 km) northeast on the Ibare river
Pre-Hispanic earthwork hill; army village, ID may be requested. Fish meals nearby.
Loma Chuchini (Chuchini reserve)
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Moto taxi or taxi, about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Loma SuárezMoto taxi or taxi, about 3.1 mi (5 km) north of Loma Suárez
Private reserve with a paid entry; reports of caged animals and high prices. Decide on arrival.
San Ignacio de Moxos
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Bus or shared taxi/van from Trinidad; the Mamoré is crossed by ferry
Mission town with a church and Moxos fiestas; possible as a long day but better with a night.
Rurrenabaque
overnightDoor to door: Long, with changes
Shared taxi to San Borja, then change
Not a day trip; plan a full travel day or fly.
Riberalta
overnightDoor to door: About 12 h plus waiting
Chain of shared taxis via Guayaramerín and San Joaquín (dry season only)
Rough and slow; check road and river conditions first.
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.
Around Plaza Mariscal José Ballivián
Central; walk to the cathedral, museums and restaurants. Best for a short stay without a vehicle.
Avenida 6 de Agosto and the bus terminals
Cheaper residenciales and easy departures for San Ignacio de Moxos and Guayaramerín.
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 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 250–450 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 450+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid hotel1 × 2 nights × BOB 300 | BOB 600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × BOB 320 | BOB 1,280 |
| Moto taxi around town, per ride2 × BOB 4 | BOB 8 |
| Moto taxi to Loma Suárez, one way2 × BOB 15 | BOB 30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × BOB 100 | BOB 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 212 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 583 per person per day, bed included | BOB 2,330 |
2026 estimate in bolivianos; long-distance buses and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Set lunch (almuerzo) | Bs 15–30 |
| Fish meal near the river sites | Bs 30 |
| Beer | Bs 10–20 |
| Moto taxi ride in town | Bs 4 |
| Bus Trinidad–Santa Cruz (semi-cama)10–12 h | Bs 50–80 |
| Shared taxi Trinidad–San JoaquínAbout 4 h | Bs 100 |
| Flight Trinidad–Santa Cruzcheck operator and fare | about Bs 650 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heat and humidity: plan sights for early morning and late afternoon.
- Rainy season (Dec–Mar) can flood roads and delay buses; keep a buffer day.
- Museum hours are short and change; confirm before you go.
- Some sites outside town are on private or military land and may ask for ID.
- Mosquitoes near rivers and lagoons: repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
No embassies in Trinidad; most are in La Paz. Check your country's embassy in La Paz for consular help.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moto taxi in town: Bs 4
- Moto taxi to Loma Suárez: Bs 15
- Bus Trinidad → Santa Cruz: Bs 50–80, 10–12 h
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el terminal de buses? — Where is the bus terminal? (DON-deh es-TAH el ter-mee-NAL deh BOO-ses)
- Necesito un mototaxi — I need a moto taxi (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon moh-toh-TAK-see)
- Ayuda — Help (ah-YOO-dah)
Carry small bolivianos for moto taxis and museum donations.
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 Trinidad. 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 (dry, cooler) · avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain, mud roads, floods) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 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