Carrasco National Park in Chapare
Carrasco National Park is located in the eastern part of the Cochabamba department the area borders to the east with Amboró National Park, in the neighboring department of Santa Cruz. This is the perfect place for tourist looking for an eco-friendly tour and experience. Several routes provide access to the area. The busiest route is the new, recently asphalted Cochabamba-Santa Cruz highway, while another access route is the old Santa Cruz highway that passes by Tiraque, Sehuencas and Pojo in the high-altitude region of the park. Buses, minibuses, and other small vehicles provide transportation from Cochabamba to Villa Tunari for US$ 2 to $3 per person.
Places worth to visit
Start your trip at Villa Tunari, the local attractions are the “pozas” natural pools of pristine clear water and the Inti Wara Yassi Wildlife Sanctuary, there are also many trekking paths and horseback riding tours that you can take while there. Then travel to the archaeological Ruins of Incallajta ancient Inca settlement in the middle of the jungle, or take a visit the natural caves home of the Lucero Birds in the Caverns of the Repechón, or just take a canoe trip trough the amazing Amazonian rivers. Also form here you can connect to the Amboro National Park or the Isisboro Secure National Park, both displaying more excellent opportunities for an environmentally friendly tour while you enjoy the majestic landscapes the Amazon jungle has to offer.
Getting around in Chapare
It's easy to get around in Chapare people are very friendly and eager to help tourist.
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Where to stay
Cobija has a small number of hotels; most of them are located in near the main plaza find information on hotels and reservations by clicking here.
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What to see while in Chapare
Its privileged location allows Chapare to show the visitor nature at its best, is the ideal place for eco friendly tourism, wildlife and outdoor activities.
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Where to Eat
Chapare provides the visitor with an acceptable selection of restaurants and places to have a descent meal, there are many restaurants, pizzerias, karaoke's, hotel restaurants, and discotheques offering great service and food so you have a good culinary experience. Click here to find more information. Even though things have improved a lot lately, be careful to select a proper place to get your next meal because not all the vendors are known for keeping the highest standards for cleanness and hygiene.
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Do's and Don't in Chapare
The cost of living in Bolivia is very affordable so don't be afraid of going out and splurge there's a lot to see in town or out of it be as adventurous as you can, taking always some precautions. In crowded areas be careful for pickpockets and bags lashers . A common trick is that one person spills something on your clothes, and while you or he wipes it off another person lifts your wallet or slashes your bag.
Be vigilant when checking into a hotel or hostel. Keep a hand on all your bags/belongings at all times. Acting as if they work for the hotel, opportunist thieves will create a diversion and snatch the nearest unattended bag.
If you are approached by police in civilian clothes don't show any valuables or your passport. And certainly don't get in a taxi with them. Undercover police are strictly ordered not to hassle tourists. There have been several cases of muggings and things going missing from bags or luggage after "drug searches". Insist on being taken to the police station before giving them access to your things. If you can, call the 110, which is the Bolivian emergency number.
And the most important there have been several cases of violent muggings in taxis . Don't take unregistered taxis. Lock the doors and don't allow other people to share the journey with you.
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Image of the old road to Santa Cruz, known as the road in the clouds.
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Image of Chapare surrunding area, on the subtropical forest .
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