Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Courses
LANGUAGE COURSE
Siria León
(
7-195-5431;
siria_leon@yahoo.com
; private lesson per hr B$40)
Coroico is a relaxed
place to learn Spanish. A recommended teacher is Siria León. Call or email to book your
class.
El Rincón Pichilemino
(
7-190-7301;
www.spanishschoolcoroico.com
;
200m past the hospital)
This well-pub-
licized school also has accommodations.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Sleeping
On weekends from June to August hotels are often booked out. It's possible to make ad-
vance reservations, but there's no guarantee that all hotels will honor them. On holiday
weekends prices may increase by as much as 100%. Around the tiny village of Yolosa
(about 7km from Coroico) there are several ecolodges worth checking out.
COROICO
Hostal Sol y Luna $
(
7373-1232, in La Paz 2-244-0588;
www.solyluna-bolivia.com
; campsite B$30, s/d
B$120/200, without bathroom B$70/100, d apt or cabañas B$260-300;
) Set on a
jungle-covered hill, this inspiring spot offers appealingly rustic accommodations in a vari-
ety of
cabañas
(cabins), simple dorms and camping spots. The rambling six-hectare
grounds includes two pools, a small hot tub, a children's play area, secluded bungalows
and enchanted forests. Many cabins come with their own kitchens, and there's also a top-
tier onsite restaurant. It's a bit out of town, making this a better bet for the non-party
crowd. Yoga and massage are also available. It's a 20-minute uphill walk from town, or a
B$15 taxi gets you to and from the main plaza.
RESORT
Hotel Esmeralda $
RESORT
