San Ignacio de Moxos
San Ignacio de Moxos is a town in Beni Department.
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San Ignacio is known for its native costumes and Jesuit mission.
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You can come by a shared taxi (leave when full) from Trinidad or San Borja (or Rurrenabaque). From San Borja it takes 3.5 hr and costs Bs. 70, the road is a mix of gravel and dirt.
The bus terminal is east of the town (Trinidad side), but it's not a long walk to the main plaza.
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On foot or by mototaxi.
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Main square and the church is nice. There is another (older, but more natural) square (or park) on the way to the bus terminal.
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Participate in town events (some part of them around the church), where you can get a glimpse at traditional costumes. For more info on events, ask in the Beni department tourist office in Trinidad or ask locals.
- 1 Laguna Isirere (Isiriri qucha). Take a dip in the refreshing waters of this lagoon near San Ignacio de Moxos.
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- Alojamiento (near service area, where shared taxis from San Borja stop; some 3 blocks from the center). Very basic, little cleanness, a bit broken. May be cold and noisy to sleep. Bs. 50 a night for a bed in triple room.
Several accommodation options exist in this area, just ask around, starting from Bs. 35.
- Birringa, ☏ +591 7282 4850.
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- Trinidad – A pleasant town, which has a couple of attractions itself, and can serve as a gateway to more places in Beni. More - you can take a multi-day boat ride via Mamore river starting from near Trinidad and up to Guayaramerín at the border with Brazil.
- Rurrenabaque – A laid-back town offering superb jungle (e.g. Serere reserve, Madidi National Park) and pampas tours.