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Major city · Bolivia

San Joaquín

San Joaquín is a quiet mission town on the seasonal road from Trinidad to Guayaramerín. Worth a stop if you're crossing the Beni lowlands, but not a destination: half a day is enough.

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San Joaquín is a small, walkable town of about 5,000 people (2018) in the Beni department. Founded as a Jesuit mission, it sits on a seasonal road between Trinidad and Guayaramerín. The main square, church and a local ice-cream shop are the highlights. Most travellers pass through on a shared taxi, staying one night or continuing the same day.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
BOB
Best months
May–October (dry season)
avoid December–March (rainy season, roads may flood)
Airport
TDD
Nights
0–1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for San Joaquín: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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  • 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
Emergency numbers for San Joaquín110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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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 San Joaquín, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Shared taxi from TrinidadcheckBs. 100
  • Budget bedBasic room (alojamiento), a night, per roomBOB 50
  • Mid-range bedBasic room (alojamiento), a night, per roomBOB 80
  • High-end bedBasic room (alojamiento), a night, per roomBOB 120

A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 100 · Mid BOB 200 · 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.

Main plaza and mission churchHeladería Doña Camenca ice creamTown fiestas (check dates)Seasonal road to Guayaramerín
Airports
TDD Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (Trinidad) (Nearest commercial airport; shared taxi to San Joaquín about 4 h, check road conditions.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

San Joaquín: 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

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

16 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

14 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

6 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 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

San Joaquín is small enough to walk. Occasional moto-taxis for longer trips.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Trinidadgo

Door to door: 4 h

Shared taxi from the main plaza, about 4 h

Capital of Beni; gateway to the rest of the department.

Guayaramerín

go

Door to door: 3–4 h

Shared taxi, about 3–4 h (seasonal road)

Border town with Brazil; connects to Riberalta.

Riberaltacaution

Door to door: 5–6 h

Shared taxi via Guayaramerín, about 5–6 h total

Red-soil town with nearby indigenous communities; long day.

San Borjaskip

Door to door: 6–7 h

Shared taxi via Trinidad, about 6–7 h

Too far for a day trip; overnight in Trinidad.

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.

Main plaza

One hotel or alojamiento on the plaza; basic, no online booking.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Bs. 100–200 excl. bed
Mid
Bs. 200–350 excl. bed
High
Bs. 350+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic room (alojamiento)1 × 1 night × BOB 50BOB 50
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BOB 100BOB 200
Shared taxi Trinidad–San Joaquín2 × BOB 100 · checkBOB 200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeBOB 45
Trip total≈ BOB 248 per person per day, bed includedBOB 495

2026 estimate in bolivianos; flights and long-distance buses excluded.

Prices of common things

Shared taxi from TrinidadcheckBs. 100
Ice cream at heladería Doña CamencacheckBs. 5–10
Basic room (alojamiento)Bs. 50–120
Moto-taxi within towncheckBs. 5–10

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

San Joaquín is a quiet, safe town. Standard precautions: keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking alone late at night.
  • Road from Trinidad is seasonal: check conditions before travelling in the rainy season.
  • No ATMs confirmed; bring enough cash from Trinidad.
  • Town fiesta dates vary: ask locally or search online.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

Embassies are in La Paz; nearest consular assistance may be in Trinidad (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Shared taxi Trinidad → San Joaquín: about Bs. 100, about 4 h (check)
  • Shared taxi San Joaquín → Guayaramerín: about Bs. 80–120, about 3–4 h (check)

Say or show

  • Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
  • Gracias — Thank you (grah-see-ahs)
  • ¿Cuánto? — How much? (kwahn-toh)
  • ¿Dónde está la plaza? — Where is the plaza? (don-deh es-tah lah plah-sah)
  • Necesito un taxi — I need a taxi (neh-seh-see-toh oon tak-see)
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 San Joaquín. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October (dry season) · avoid December–March (rainy season, roads may flood) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for the main plaza, church and heladería with opening hours.
  2. Seasonal road status widget for Trinidad–Guayaramerín route.
  3. Town fiesta calendar with verified dates.

Meanwhile

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