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Voykit pocket guide · Bolivia
San Ignacio de Moxos
Stop for one night if you are crossing Beni between Trinidad and Rurrenabaque; otherwise skip — the town itself is a quiet mission settlement with a lagoon and a festival.
San Ignacio de Moxos is a small Beni town known for its Jesuit mission and the UNESCO-listed Ichapekene Piesta festival. Most travellers pass through on the dirt road between Trinidad and San Borja. The main draw is the lagoon and the chance to see traditional Moxeño costumes during festival season. Outside festival dates, the town offers little for a dedicated trip.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, road passable)
- Avoid
- Dec–Mar (rain, road may be impassable)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BOB
- Money
- Currency is the boliviano (BOB, Bs). Cash rules outside larger hotels and restaurants in La Paz and Santa Cruz.
- Daily spend
- Budget Bs. 50–100 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Entel, Tigo and Viva sell SIMs with passport registration in their own shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 119
- Plugs
- Types A, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Some La Paz buildings have 115 V — check.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Round up; about 10% in tourist restaurants.; Uyuni driver and cook: Bs 50–100 per traveller for 3 days, shared.; Guides: Bs 30–70 a day.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- Pay a boliviano or two; bring paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shared taxi San Borja → San Ignacio | Bs. 70 |
| Basic alojamiento bed | Bs. 35–50 |
| Meal at a local eatery | Bs. 15–30 |
| Bottle of water | Bs. 3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Shared taxi San Borja → San Ignacio
- about Bs. 70, 3.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
On foot or by mototaxi (short distances).
See and do
Known for
- Ichapekene Piesta festival (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
- Laguna Isirere
- Jesuit mission church
- Moxeño traditional costumes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad | Shared taxi, about 3–4 h | 3–4 h |
| San Borja | Shared taxi, about 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Rurrenabaque | Shared taxi via San Borja, about 5–6 h total | 5–6 h |
Sleep
- Near the shared taxi stop (service area)
- Basic alojamientos from Bs. 35–50 a night; ask around.
- Town centre
- A few guesthouses near the main plaza; check for availability.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Holaoh-lah |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto?KWAN-toh |
| Where is the lagoon? | ¿Dónde está la laguna?DON-deh es-TAH la la-GOO-nah |
| I need a room | Necesito una habitaciónneh-seh-SEE-toh OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYON |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'buenos días'; avoid: Rushing into business
- Photos: Ask, and accept a no; avoid: Photographing rituals uninvited
- Sea question: Listen; avoid: Joking about Bolivia's lost coast
- Queues and blockades: Patience; avoid: Arguing with protesters
Scams and watch-outs
- Road from San Borja is gravel and dirt; can be impassable in heavy rain.
- Accommodation is very basic — bring a sleeping bag and earplugs.
- No ATM in town; bring enough cash from Trinidad or San Borja.
- Festival dates vary; check with the Beni tourist office in Trinidad.
San Ignacio is generally safe, but roads are rough and accommodation is basic. Carry cash, watch your belongings on shared taxis, and avoid travel during the rainy season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for San Ignacio de Moxos yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ichapekene Piesta festival (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
- Laguna Isirere
- Jesuit mission church
- Moxeño traditional costumes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: San Ignacio de Moxos, revision 5253907 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5253907
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/san-ignacio-de-moxos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.