Major city · Bolivia
Villa Tunari
Half a day to one night: raft the river, visit a wildlife park, then move on. Not a base for more than two nights unless you plan to explore Carrasco National Park.
Villa Tunari is a small jungle village in the Cochabamba Department, off the main tourist route but growing for its tropical climate and adventure activities. The village itself has little to see; it works as a stopover for whitewater rafting, wildlife parks and bungee jumping. Most travellers spend one night or a long day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season, river may be too high for rafting)
- Airport
- CBB
- Nights
- 1
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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
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Villa Tunari110 ▾
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 Villa Tunari, 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
- SafetyVilla Tunari is generally safe, but watch for mosquitoes (dengue risk), river currents and muddy roads in the rainy season.
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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.
- AirportCBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (About 4 h by bus from Villa Tunari).
- Getting aroundWalk.
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)Mototaxi ride within villageBs 10–20
- Metro or bus rideBus from CochabambacheckBs 25–35
- Museum or sight ticketParque Machía entrycheckBs 40–60
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personBOB 60
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in hostel or basic hotel, a night, per roomBOB 250
- High-end bedPrivate room in hostel or basic hotel, a night, per roomBOB 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 150 · Mid BOB 300 · High BOB 500
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
- CBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba) (About 4 h by bus from Villa Tunari)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Villa Tunari: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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
Walk. The village is tiny. For parks and rafting put-in points, take a taxi or mototaxi (about Bs 10–20 per ride).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Carrasco National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or tour from Villa Tunari, about 30 min to the park entrance
Biodiverse park with hiking trails; hire a guide in the village.
Parque Machía
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Walk or short taxi ride from the village centre
Wildlife sanctuary; check opening hours in advance.
Cochabamba
goDoor to door: About 4 h
Bus from Villa Tunari terminal, about 4 h
Return to the city for flights or onward travel.
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.
Villa Tunari village centre
Walkable to restaurants and tour operators; most hostels and basic hotels here.
Riverside lodges
A few km outside the village; quieter, river views, need a taxi or mototaxi to get to activities.
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 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room in hostel or basic hotel1 × 1 night × BOB 250 | BOB 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BOB 300 | BOB 600 |
| Bus from Cochabamba, one way2 × BOB 30 · check | BOB 60 |
| Rafting trip (half-day)2 × BOB 200 · check | BOB 400 |
| Parque Machía entry2 × BOB 50 · check | BOB 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 141 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 776 per person per day, bed included | BOB 1,551 |
2026 estimate in bolivianos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Cochabambacheck | Bs 25–35 |
| Mototaxi ride within village | Bs 10–20 |
| Rafting trip (half-day)check | Bs 150–250 |
| Parque Machía entrycheck | Bs 40–60 |
| Bungee jumpcheck | Bs 200–350 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | Bs 25–50 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | Bs 5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (Dec–Mar) can make roads muddy and rivers dangerous for rafting.
- Mosquitoes: bring repellent, especially at dawn and dusk.
- No ATM in Villa Tunari: bring enough cash from Cochabamba.
- Parque Machía has limited opening hours and may close for animal care: check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
Most embassies are in La Paz; the nearest consulate is in Cochabamba (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus from Cochabamba: about Bs 25–35, about 4 h (check)
- Mototaxi within village: Bs 10–20
- Taxi to Carrasco park entrance: about Bs 50–80 (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de buses? — Where is the bus station? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah ter-mee-NAHL deh BOO-sehs)
- Necesito un médico — I need a doctor (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh)
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 Villa Tunari. 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 season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season, river may be too high for rafting) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Parque Machía and Carrasco National Park.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Rafting operator pages with safety records and price bands.
Sources
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