Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking & Entertainment
Most people start their night with happy-hour drinks in the town's restaurants. If you don't
find what you're looking for there, head on for a party at one of the bars in town. Ask
around for the latest.
Murcielaguitos
(Pacheco s/n; Fri & Sat night)
After midnight, when the restaurant bars shut, it's time
for Murcielaguitos, in the Residencial 20 de Octubre, where students from the agricultural
college join others to dance to loud Latin music and sing karaoke.
DANCE
Shopping
Blue Pine Farm
(Tomás Monye)
For natural and organic produce, snacks and other goodies.
FOOD & DRINK
Madres de Clarisa Convent
(
8am-8pm)
The Madres de Clarisa Convent sells homemade brownies, orange cakes,
creatively flavored biscuits, and ridiculously sweet wines. You'll find it down the steps off
the southwest corner of the plaza; ring the bell to get into the shop area.
FOOD & DRINK
Information
There's a basic regional hospital near Hostal El Cafetal, but for serious medical treatment
you'll be better off in La Paz. There are no foreign-card-accepting ATMs in Coroico, and
not all hotels accept credit cards. For tourist information online try
www.coroico-
Prodem
(
213-6009; Plaza García Lanza; 8:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-6pm Wed-Fri)
Changes dollars at a fair rate and does cash advances for 5% commission.
Tourist office
(Bus Terminal;
8am-8pm)
There's also a small information kiosk at the
bus terminal.
