Major city · Bolivia
San Borja
Stay 1 night as a stopover en route to San Ignacio de Moxos or Trinidad; use shared taxi or bus via Yucumo (≈2‑2.5 h, Bs 70‑80).
San Borja is a small Beni town useful mainly as a transit hub. One night suffices to rest before continuing to San Ignacio de Moxos or Trinidad. The town offers basic accommodation and moto‑taxi transport, but night safety can be a concern.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions)
- avoid Nov–Apr (rain makes dirt roads difficult)
- Airport
- TDD
- 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
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 San Borja110 ▾
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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 Borja, 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 in daylight; exercise caution after dark, especially away from the central plaza.
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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.
- AirportTDD Trinidad Airport (Fly into Trinidad, then take shared taxi or bus via Yucumo (≈4 h total).).
- Getting aroundMoto‑taxis are the main local transport; occasional regular taxis available from the terminal.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at terminal stallsBs 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi (Rurrenabaque ↔ San Borja)checkBs 70–80 each way
- Budget bedHotel Avenida room, a night, per personBOB 20
- Mid-range bedHotel Avenida room, a night, per personBOB 25
- High-end bedHotel Avenida room, a night, per personBOB 30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BOB 250 · Mid BOB 400 · High BOB 600
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
- TDD Trinidad Airport (Fly into Trinidad, then take shared taxi or bus via Yucumo (≈4 h total).)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Borja: 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)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 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
Moto‑taxis are the main local transport; occasional regular taxis available from the terminal.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Ignacio de Moxos
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Shared taxi via Yucumo, total ≈4 h each way
Main purpose of stopping in San Borja.
Trinidad
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Shared taxi via Yucumo or bus, ≈4 h each way
Gateway to Amazon boat trips.
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.
Hotel San Borja
Main plaza, rooms ~Bs 25/night, shared bathroom.
Hotel Avenida
≈8 blocks from plaza toward airport, ~Bs 20/night, shared bathroom.
Hotel El Bosque
Garden setting, Wi‑Fi, request fan or AC; price not listed.
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 250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 350–500 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 500–800 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel San Borja room1 × 1 night × BOB 25 | BOB 25 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BOB 250 | BOB 250 |
| Shared taxi Rurrenabaque → San Borja (one way)1 × BOB 75 · check | BOB 75 |
| Moto‑taxi short trips in town1 × BOB 10 · check | BOB 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 36 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 396 per person per day, bed included | BOB 396 |
Shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in bolivianos; flights and long‑distance bus passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at terminal stalls | Bs 5–8 |
| Bottle of water | Bs 3–5 |
| Shared taxi (Rurrenabaque ↔ San Borja)check | Bs 70–80 each way |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nighttime away from the plaza can feel unsafe; keep to well‑lit areas.
- Roads from Yucumo to San Borja are dirt and can become impassable in heavy rain.
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 is in La Paz; nearest Bolivian police station in San Borja town centre.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rurrenabaque → San Borja shared taxi: about Bs 75, 2–2.5 h (check)
- Moto‑taxi within San Borja: ≈ Bs 10 for short trips
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de buses? — Where is the bus terminal? (ˈdonde esˈta la terˈminal de ˈbuses)
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 Borja. 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, better road conditions) · avoid Nov–Apr (rain makes dirt roads difficult) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in San Borja when traveling from Rurrenabaque to San Ignacio or Trinidad.
- Include moto‑taxi fares in budget calculations.
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