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The climate is spring-like for most of the year, the hills are green, and the village has a mix of Bolivian families, artists and international settlers that gives it a relaxed, creative feel, with good caf\u00e9s and vegetarian food to match.\r\n\r\nIts big sight is El Fuerte de Samaipata, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a hilltop outside the village: a huge sandstone rock carved with channels, niches and animal figures by pre-Inca peoples, later used by the Incas and the Spanish. It is one of the most unusual archaeological sites in South America.\r\n\r\nThe other draw is nature. Ambor\u00f3 National Park, one of the most biodiverse parks in the world, starts just north of the village, with cloud forest full of giant tree ferns, waterfalls and birdlife, and condors soar over the ridges nearby. Three or four days lets you see the ruins, a forest hike and a waterfall, with time to enjoy the village.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Language | Spanish\r\nCurrency | Boliviano (BOB). Few ATMs\r\nGetting here | Shared taxi from Santa Cruz, about 3 hours\r\nAltitude | Around 1,650m\r\nEmergency | 110 police, 118 ambulance\r\nTap water | Not drinkable. Bottled or purified\r\nTipping | Appreciated for guides\r\nHow long to stay | Three to four days\r\nBest months | April to October","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"Samaipata is small and walkable. 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Walkways circle it, as walking on the rock itself is not allowed, and a small museum in the village is included with the ticket.\r\n\r\nAmbor\u00f3 National Park is the other essential day. Guided tours head into the cloud forest to see the giant tree ferns, some of them many metres tall, with chances of birds and monkeys. Guides are required in the park and are arranged through tour offices in the village. The Las Cuevas waterfalls, a series of falls with swimming pools around 20km away, make an easy half day.\r\n\r\nFor something more strenuous, hikes to condor viewpoints along the ridges are spectacular, and the area's small vineyards and wineries make a gentle afternoon. Back in the village, the animal refuge on the outskirts cares for rescued wildlife.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"El Fuerte | A UNESCO-listed carved rock, 9km from the village\r\nAmbor\u00f3 | Cloud forest and giant ferns, with a guide\r\nLas Cuevas | Waterfalls and swimming pools, about 20km away\r\nCondor hikes | Ridge walks with condors overhead","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Samaipata","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The village itself is the free attraction: a pretty plaza, whitewashed houses with tiled roofs, and lanes that lead out into the hills within minutes.\r\n\r\nShort walks from the edge of the village give you viewpoints over the valley, especially at sunset, and the walk towards El Fuerte is lovely even if you take a taxi back.\r\n\r\nThe Sunday market, when farmers come in from the countryside, is a good look at local life, and the plaza is where everyone gathers in the evening.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"The plaza | Where the village gathers in the evening\r\nValley viewpoints | Short walks from the edge of the village\r\nSunday market | Farmers from the countryside\r\nThe walk to El Fuerte | Beautiful, even one way","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Samaipata","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"For a small Bolivian village, Samaipata eats remarkably well. Years of international settlers have brought bakeries, pizzerias, vegetarian caf\u00e9s and good coffee, alongside local restaurants serving almuerzos and lowland dishes like majadito.\r\n\r\nThe market is the place for cheap lunches and fruit, and the bakeries for breakfast before a hike. Local wine from the vineyards around the village is worth trying.\r\n\r\nMany hostels have kitchens, and the market's fresh produce makes cooking easy if you are staying longer.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Caf\u00e9s | Good coffee and bakeries for hike mornings\r\nVegetarian | More choice than almost anywhere in Bolivia\r\nMarket | Cheap lunches and fruit\r\nLocal wine | From vineyards around the village","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Samaipata","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Samaipata's nightlife is a pub, a pizza and a conversation. A handful of bars around the plaza have live music at weekends, and evenings are relaxed and sociable.\r\n\r\nOn Friday and Saturday nights, visitors from Santa Cruz liven things up, and the village can get busy on long weekends and holidays.\r\n\r\nMost nights end early, as tours leave in the morning.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Bars | A handful around the plaza\r\nLive music | Some weekends\r\nWeekends | Busier with visitors from Santa Cruz\r\nEarly nights | Tours start in the morning","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Samaipata","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The village is small enough to walk, and taxis wait around the plaza for trips to El Fuerte, the waterfalls and trailheads.\r\n\r\nShared taxis connect Samaipata with Santa Cruz in around three hours along a winding mountain road, leaving when full. Buses are slower and cheaper. Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz is the nearest major airport.\r\n\r\nFrom Samaipata, the road continues west through the mountains towards Sucre, a long journey usually done by bus via Vallegrande or by returning to Santa Cruz.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Shared taxi | From Santa Cruz, around 3 hours\r\nTaxis | Around the plaza for El Fuerte and trailheads\r\nNearest airport | Viru Viru, Santa Cruz\r\nTo Sucre | A long mountain road; ask locally","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Samaipata","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Samaipata costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Samaipata is good value. Dorm beds run from around \u20ac7 to \u20ac12, almuerzos cost a few euros, and caf\u00e9s are cheap by European standards.\r\n\r\nThe main costs are tours and entry fees: El Fuerte has a ticket for foreigners, and guided trips to Ambor\u00f3 or condor viewpoints cost more, but are cheaper shared in a group. Taxis to the waterfalls charge for the return trip and waiting time.\r\n\r\nATMs in the village are limited, so bring cash from Santa Cruz.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around \u20ac7\u201312\r\nEl Fuerte | Entry ticket for foreign visitors\r\nTours | Cheaper in a group\r\nCash | Bring it from Santa Cruz","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Samaipata","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Samaipata is one of the safest places in Bolivia, with a relaxed atmosphere day and night.\r\n\r\nThe risks are outdoors. In Ambor\u00f3, go with a guide, as trails can be steep, muddy and easy to lose. Bring water, sun cream and repellent, and wear proper shoes for hikes.\r\n\r\nThe road from Santa Cruz is winding and can be affected by landslides in the wet season. In an emergency, call 110 for police or 118 for an ambulance.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 110 police, 118 ambulance\r\nVery safe | Relaxed day and night\r\nHiking | Use guides in Ambor\u00f3\r\nWet season | Landslides can affect the road","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Samaipata","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving the village for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Ruins, forest and waterfalls, all within an hour or so.","hw_hub_city_trips":"El Fuerte de Samaipata | About 20 minutes | Taxi, or hike | A pre-Inca carved rock and UNESCO World Heritage Site. |  | 1306084","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Samaipata","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"April to October is dry and sunny, the best time for hiking. November to March brings rain and lush green hills, with muddy trails.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs, rounded. Nights are cool all year.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 26 | 2 | Rainy, green hills\r\nFebruary | 26 | 3 | Rainy. Carnival weekend crowds\r\nMarch | 25 | 2 | Rain easing\r\nApril | 24 | 2 | Dry season starts\r\nMay | 22 | 3 | Clear and pleasant\r\nJune | 20 | 3 | Cool nights, sunny days\r\nJuly | 21 | 4 | Holiday season\r\nAugust | 23 | 3 | Dry, good for hiking\r\nSeptember | 25 | 3 | Warm and dry\r\nOctober | 26 | 2 | A good month\r\nNovember | 27 | 2 | Rains begin\r\nDecember | 26 | 2 | Wet and green","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"A small village calendar.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_city_events_count":"6","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Barcelona","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/europe\/spain\/barcelona\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Dry hiking season | April to October | Samaipata and Ambor\u00f3 | The best months for trails, waterfalls and condor walks. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Samaipata prices.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide, as prices and exchange rates have moved a lot.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5\r\nMiddle of the road | 14 | 13 | 3 | 14\r\nComfortable | 25 | 22 | 6 | 28","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Samaipata, straight from Hostelworld. 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Buses are cheaper and slower.\r\nWhat is El Fuerte de Samaipata? | A huge sandstone rock carved by pre-Inca peoples, later used by the Incas and the Spanish, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site around 9km from the village.\r\nDo I need a guide for Ambor\u00f3? | Yes. Guides are required in the park, and tours are easy to arrange through offices in the village.\r\nHow many days do you need in Samaipata? | Three or four: one for El Fuerte, one for Ambor\u00f3, one for a waterfall or condor hike, and time to enjoy the village.\r\nIs Samaipata safe? | Very. It is one of the safest and most relaxed places in Bolivia. The main risks are on hiking trails, so go with a guide.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Samaipata? | April to October, the dry season, when trails are easier and skies clearer. The wet season is greener but muddier.\r\nAre there ATMs in Samaipata? | There are few, and they are not always reliable. 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