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San Ignacio de Velasco
Spend 1–2 days in San Ignacio de Velasco; use a full day for the town and add a day for nearby Jesuit missions.
San Ignacio de Velasco is the regional hub of the Chiquitania, with a sizable colonial church, a market, and easy access to three nearby Jesuit missions and the San Juancito indigenous community. The town is walkable, and day trips can be done by taxi or bus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb
- Airport
- SRZ
- 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 ▾
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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 Ignacio 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 San Ignacio 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 during daylight; watch for rough road conditions and keep valuables on you in buses.
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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.
- AirportSRZ Santa Cruz El Trompillo Airport (Domestic flights; about 300 km (186 mi) north, 4–5 h by bus).SRZ Santa Cruz El Trompillo Airport (Domestic flights; about 186 mi (300 km) north, 4–5 h by bus).
- Getting aroundWalk in the town centre; mototaxis are common; taxis for day trips; bus from Concepción (5 h, Bs50).
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)Taxi to San Juancito (round‑trip)Bs200
- Metro or bus rideBus from ConcepciónBs50
- Budget bedCasa Suiza single room, a night, per personBOB 50
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 150 · Mid BOB 250 · High BOB 400
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
- SRZ Santa Cruz El Trompillo Airport (Domestic flights; about 300 km (186 mi) north, 4–5 h by bus)SRZ Santa Cruz El Trompillo Airport (Domestic flights; about 186 mi (300 km) north, 4–5 h by bus)
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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Ignacio 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 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 in the town centre; mototaxis are common; taxis for day trips; bus from Concepción (5 h, Bs50).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Miguel mission
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi from San Ignacio, about Bs400 round‑trip
Mission churches are open daily; no entry fee.
San Rafael mission
goDoor to door: ≈2.5 h total
Taxi or daily bus via Santa Ana, Bs400
Combine with Santa Ana if time allows.
Santa Ana mission
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Taxi or bus, Bs400
Remote; plan for a late return.
San Juancito indigenous community
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Taxi (4 h round‑trip) Bs200; trufi cheaper Bs140‑160
Long travel; arrange return before dark.
San José de Chiquitos
skipDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Bus via San Miguel/San Rafael, Bs50
Longer than a day; better as overnight stop.
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
skipDoor to door: check
Local arrangement, likely no regular bus
Access difficult; requires multi‑day expedition.
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.
Casa Suiza
Single room Bs50 (2017); breakfast extra Bs20; can arrange mission day trips for Bs400.
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
- Bs150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Casa Suiza single room1 × 1 night × BOB 70 | BOB 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BOB 250 | BOB 250 |
| Bus from Concepción (5 h)1 × BOB 50 · check schedule | BOB 50 |
| Taxi to San Juancito (round‑trip)1 × BOB 200 · check price | BOB 200 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × BOB 120 · check provider | BOB 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 69 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 759 per person per day, bed included | BOB 759 |
Breakfast extra Bs20.
2026 estimate in bolivianos; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Concepción | Bs50 |
| Taxi to San Juancito (round‑trip) | Bs200 |
| Meal at market (e.g., empanadas) | Bs30–50 |
| Wooden artwork (local workshop) | Bs100–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to the town are bumpy; bus rides can be uncomfortable.
- Mission church is reconstructed, not UNESCO‑protected – expect basic facilities.
- Night buses may charge a half‑day fee; confirm schedule in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
US consulate in Santa Cruz (check address); other embassies in La Paz.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Concepción → San Ignacio (bus): about Bs50, 5 h (check schedule)
- Taxi San Ignacio → San Juancito: about Bs200 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi to nearby missions: about Bs400 total (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑kul‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑to kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus? — Where is the bus stop? (don‑de es‑ta la pa‑ra‑da del bus)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pwe‑do pa‑gar con tar‑he‑ta)
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 Ignacio 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 · avoid Dec–Feb · 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
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange mission day trips through Casa Suiza for Bs400 total.
- Use mototaxi for quick town circulations.
- Consider overnight stay in Santa Ana if returning late.
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