Major city · Bolivia
Santa Ana de Velasco
Spend half a day in Santa Ana de Velasco: visit the mission church and main square, then return – 1 day is enough.
Santa Ana de Velasco is a tiny town in the Santa Cruz department, known for its UNESCO‑listed Jesuit mission church. The village is walkable, with a single entry fee, so a half‑day visit fits most itineraries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- VVI
- Nights
- 0–1 (overnight only if staying in San Ignacio)
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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
Emergency numbers for Santa Ana de Velasco110 ▾
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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 Santa Ana de Velasco, 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; main risks are road conditions and limited night services – travel before dark.
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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.
- AirportVVI Viru Viru International Airport (about 200 km (124 mi) east, bus or taxi to Santa Cruz city then road to Santa Ana).VVI Viru Viru International Airport (about 124 mi (200 km) east, bus or taxi to Santa Cruz city then road to Santa Ana).
- Getting aroundThe settlement is small; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus fare (short ride)check exact fareBs 10–20
- Museum or sight ticketMission church entryBs 15
- Budget bedHostel bed in San Ignacio, a night, per personBOB 40
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in San Ignacio guesthouse, a night, per roomBOB 120
- High-end bedPrivate room in San Ignacio guesthouse, a night, per roomBOB 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 30 · Mid BOB 60 · High BOB 100
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
- VVI Viru Viru International Airport (about 200 km (124 mi) east, bus or taxi to Santa Cruz city then road to Santa Ana)VVI Viru Viru International Airport (about 124 mi (200 km) east, bus or taxi to Santa Cruz city then road to Santa Ana)
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
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Santa Ana de Velasco: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
The settlement is small; walk everywhere. Taxi from San Ignacio for day trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Rafael mission
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Daily bus from San Ignacio stops at Santa Ana, continue to San Rafael (≈1 h total)
Combine with Santa Ana visit if time allows.
San José de Chiquitos
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h round trip
Bus to San Ignacio, then connect via San Rafael or San Miguel to San José (≈3 h total)
Longer travel; consider separate day.
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.
No hotels in town
Stay in San Ignacio (≈30 km (19 mi)) – guesthouses or hostels, then taxi or bus back (check availability).Stay in San Ignacio (≈19 mi (30 km)) – guesthouses or hostels, then taxi or bus back (check availability).
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 30–50 excl. transport
- Mid
- Bs 60–100 excl. transport
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in San Ignacio1 × 1 night × BOB 40 | BOB 40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BOB 30 | BOB 30 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 70 per person per day, bed included | BOB 70 |
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2026 estimate in bolivianos; transport from San Ignacio not included.
Prices of common things
| Mission church entry | Bs 15 |
| Local bus fare (short ride)check exact fare | Bs 10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from San Ignacio to Santa Ana is rough and often in poor condition.
- Entry to the mission church costs Bs 15 (check for price changes).
- Limited services; bring water and cash.
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 Santa Cruz (check address); other embassies in La Paz.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus San Ignacio → Santa Ana → San Ignacio: about Bs 20–30 round trip (check schedule)
- Mission church entry: Bs 15
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
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 Santa Ana de Velasco. 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 Nov–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Use bus from San Ignacio (check schedule) or hire taxi for day trips.
- Carry Bs 20–30 cash for entry and small purchases.
Sources
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