Samaipata
Servicios

 La Chakana
Café/ Restaurant/ Tours

Plaza Principal
Samaipata
Bolivia

Tel:(591)39446146
chakanabol@
yahoo.com

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Accommodations

Camping

• La Vispera (T:(3) 9446082) just out of town ($4,- p.p.), tents can be rented (+$1,-).
• Achira resort:(T:33522288) 10 km out of town, off the road to Santa Cruz

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Cheap accommodation (concentrated near the Main Plaza).

Holiday resorts
Pricier but very nice. Many of them are near the village end. Most of them have bungalows as well as rooms. They have lower, midweek rates and special rates for backpackers. Prices range from $25, - for a small bungalow, up to $70, - for a family bungalow. Double rooms start at $14, -.

• Finca La Vispera (T:(3)9446082), peacefully situated and very spacious, has double and triple rooms as well as bungalows for groups and families. It’s partly an ecological farm and they are pleased to show you their herb garden.
  www.lavispera.org,   [email protected]
  
• Traudi (T: (3) 9446094), is beautifully situated and has bungalows, double and triple rooms. They have a restaurant and a lovely pool.
  www.traudi.com,
  [email protected]
  
• Campeche (T:( 3) 9446046) has bungalows in all sizes. Besides they have a restaurant and a conference hall.
  www.campechebolivia.com, [email protected]
  
• Landhaus (T: (3) 9446033), closer to town offers next to accommodation a Finnish sauna, a pool, a restaurant and an art gallery. [email protected] 
• Quinta Piray  (T:(3) 9446136) the largest bungalow complex in  town.
  [email protected] 
  
• Fridolin (T:3323768) is nicely situated and has 6 bungalows. [email protected]
  
• Campo Sol (T:(3) 9446063) near the Santa Cruz highway has 2 bungalows.
  
• Achira Resort (T:3522288) 10 km out of town is a large family resort with bungalows, swimming pool, horses, tennis courts, mini golf and a restaurant.
  [email protected]
  

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  Places to eat and drink

  Local eateries
  Around the Plaza and near the market are some cheap restaurants that offer Almuerzo (Bolivian lunch) and occasionally dinner.

  
  International cafés/ restaurants, bars

  • La Chakana (T:(3) 9446146) on the main Plaza offers breakfast, vegetarian food, main plates, cappuccino and cakes.

  • Latina Cafe (T:(3) 9446153), near the museum, serves international and vegetarian  food and drinks.

  • Landhaus (T:(3) 9446033), German run, serves international (German) food and does have a disco at the weekends..

  • Descanso en las Alturas (T:(3) 9446072)  serves  pizzas and pastas.

  • Café Jardin (T:(3) 9446082), run by La Vispera is an excellent place to enjoy a fresh salad, an herbal tea or a pastry.

  • Baden (T:(3) 9446071), 2km out of town, on the main road to Santa Cruz, a German run restaurant and bar.

  Nightlife:
  Most places are only open from Thursday to Sunday

   

  • Rock Café Mosquito next to the pizzeria, German run, is a nice  place to hang out at night.

  • Lucho's Karaoke, a locals favorite hangout one block east of the Plaza

  • Galaxy, one block west of the Plaza, 

  • Ché Wilson, one block east of the Plaza is the place for the local youth to dance

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  Organized Tours
  Most tour operators offer tours to El Fuerte,   National Park Amboró and the falls of La Pajcha.

• The Roadrunners Tourist Services (T:(3) 9446193 or 9446294), run by the Austrian Olaf and German Frank offer guided tours in Spanish English and German.[email protected] and [email protected]
  

• Michael Blendinger NatureTours (T:(3) 9446186 ) run by a biologist guide offers among others bird watching tours  horse riding and nature walks.
  [email protected], www.discoveringbolivia.com
  

• Don Gilberto (T:(3) 9446050) is a recommended Bolivian guide.
  

• Amboró Tours (T:(3) 9446293) offers specialized guide services.
  [email protected]

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