Major city · Bolivia
Rurrenabaque
Allocate 2–3 days for jungle or pampas tours; one night only if just passing through.
Rurrenabaque is the gateway to Madidi National Park and the Beni pampas. A 2‑3‑day stay lets you do a jungle or pampas tour with a night in an eco‑lodge; a single night works if you only want the town, the riverfront and a quick boat ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Airport
- RBQ
- Nights
- 2–3
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rurrenabaque110 ▾
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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 Rurrenabaque, 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
- SafetyGuides have been reported stealing or overcharging; choose community‑run operators.
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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.
- AirportRBQ Rurrenabaque Airport.
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; mototaxis and tuk‑tuks to the new bus terminal and airport; water taxis from Calle Santa Cruz across the Río Beni for Bs 1.5.
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)Water taxi across Río BeniBs 1.5
- Metro or bus rideMototaxi to new bus terminal (≈2 km (1.2 mi))Mototaxi to new bus terminal (≈1.2 mi (2 km))Bs 7
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personBOB 55
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomBOB 250
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomBOB 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 120 · 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
- RBQ Rurrenabaque Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Oct (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rurrenabaque: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 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
Town is walkable; mototaxis and tuk‑tuks to the new bus terminal and airport; water taxis from Calle Santa Cruz across the Río Beni for Bs 1.5.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Madidi National Park (jungle tour)
goDoor to door: About 1–2 h
Boat from Rurrenabaque, about 1–2 h
Multi-day tour recommended; park entry Bs 80, community fee Bs 50.
Beni pampas (wildlife boat tour)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat from Rurrenabaque, about 1 h
Half-day or full-day; best in dry season.
San Buenaventura
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Water taxi across Río Beni, 5 min
Small town across the river; basic services.
Serere Sanctuary
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Boat down the Beni river, about 3 h
Private reserve; 5-day option recommended, Bs 400/person/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.
Hostel El Curichal
Dorm beds Bs 50–60, breakfast included; central location.
Hostal Oriental
Single Bs 100, double Bs 150 (2022); breakfast, Wi‑Fi.
Los Tucanes de Rurre Hotel
Private rooms, hammocks, breakfast; mid‑range.
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 120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 200–350 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 2 nights × BOB 250 | BOB 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × BOB 250 | BOB 1,000 |
| Bus La Paz ↔ Rurrenabaque (one way)2 × BOB 80 · check | BOB 160 |
| Flight Rurrenabaque → La Paz2 × BOB 500 · check | BOB 1,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × BOB 350 · check | BOB 700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 336 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 924 per person per day, bed included | BOB 3,696 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Water taxi across Río Beni | Bs 1.5 |
| Mototaxi to new bus terminal (≈2 km) | Bs 7 |
| Jungle tour (community eco‑lodge, 1 day) | Bs 600 |
| Pampas boat tour (1 h) | Bs 250–400 |
| ATM withdrawal fee (foreign card) | Bs 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Guides have been reported stealing or overcharging; choose community‑run operators.
- Long‑distance buses can be delayed by weather; buy tickets a day ahead.
- Flights may be postponed by low clouds or smoke in the rainy season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
US consulate in La Paz; other embassies also in La Paz.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mototaxi to new bus terminal: about Bs 7, 2 km (1.2 mi) (check)about Bs 7, 1.2 mi (2 km) (check)
- Water taxi across Río Beni: Bs 1.5 per crossing (check)
- Bus La Paz ↔ Rurrenabaque: Bs 80 one way, 14–16 h (check)
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- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry
- Gracias — Thank you
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much?
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de buses? — Where is the bus terminal?
- Necesito un guía — I need a guide
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 Rurrenabaque. 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 · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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