Introducing Samaipata
Samaipata has developed into one of the top gringo-trail spots over the last few years. This sleepy village in the foothills of the Cordillera Oriental is brimming with foreign-run, stylish hostels and restaurants. Visitors flock to see the pre-Inca site of El Fuerte, which – some might say – is solely responsible for the influx of foreigners who come in search of the ancient site’s mystical energy. But it’s not just foreigners who come up here; Samaipata is a popular weekend destination for cruceños too. The Quechua name, meaning ‘Rest in the Highlands, ’ could hardly be more appropriate. If you’re coming from the lowlands, it’s also a good place to begin altitude acclimatization by degrees.
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Samaipata is also the jumping-off point for forays to Parque Nacional Amboró and to the site of Ché Guevara’s last stand outside Vallegrande.
Last updated: Apr 21, 2009
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RE: Cochabamba to Samaipata
by sistinas 05 September 2011
There IS a bus from Cochabamba to Samaipata along the old route. We took it last Monday (29th aug). Though it does not leave from the…
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RE: Cochabamba to Samaipata
by RutaVerde 02 September 2011
There is no bus from Samaipata to Cochabamba. I've heard there is a bus running from Mairana (next village approx. 15 KM from Samaipata)…
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RE: Santa Cruz to Sucre bus company
by loonyloo 30 August 2011
Well thanks for the advice everyone. I don't know why I'm so worked about this everything was fine the last time! I think its just coz…
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