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(
892-2481; Vaca Diez, near Bolívar 1490; s/d B$100/120, s without bathroom B$70;
) A mustard-colored, porticoed edifice, with muted wood-floored rooms. There are no-
frills here except for on the curtains, but the availability of a flaky wi-fi connection may
give it the edge over its competitors.
Hostal Turístico Santa Ana $
(
892-2614; Avaroa; s/d B$80/90, without bathroom B$40/70)
Decent value, though
some of the rooms with shared bathrooms are dingy and claustrophobic. As with most
places there is the obligatory hammock garden.
PENSION
La Perla Andina $
(
7283-5792; 18 de Noviembre s/n; r per person B$35)
A block from the bus station,
this bottom-end budget option is useful if you're looking to catch an early bus. It's clean
and an effort has been made to prettify the rooms despite the price.
PENSION
Eating
Rurre's eating options are varied, from quick chicken and snacks to fresh river fish and
decent international cooking. Several fish restaurants line the riverfront near the market:
candlelit La Cabaña and Playa Azul grill or fry up the catch of the day for around B$40.
In addition to the Beni standard,
masaco
(mashed yucca or plantains, served with dried
meat, rice, noodles, thin soup and bananas), try the excellent
pescado hecho en taquara
(fish baked in a special local pan) or
pescado en dunucuabi
(fish wrapped in a rainforest
leaf and baked over a wood fire).
SOUTH AMERICAN
La Perla de Rurre $$
(Bolívar at Vaca Diez; mains B$40-50)
Everyone in Rurre will tell you that this is their
favorite restaurant and 'The Pearl' does indeed serve up some mean fresh fish and chicken
dishes. The surroundings are simple but the service is excellent.
HEALTH FOOD
Casa de Campo $$$
