Bolivia has several deluxe and first-class hotels. Service charges and taxes amounting to 25-27 per cent are added to bills. Rates are for room only, except where otherwise indicated. There is an assortment of middle-range hotel accommodation available, generally of good value.

Several pensions in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz provide visitors with reasonable comfort at a reasonable price.

There are few camping areas anywhere in South America. However, adventurous travellers may often find adequate lodging for the small fee usually charged at most US or European campsites. Despite no formal organisation or marked zones, camping is possible in Bolivia. Mallasa, Valencia and Palca in the river gorge below the suburb of La Florida are recommended, also Chinguihue, 10km (6 miles) from the city.

Cámara Departamental de Hotelería (Bolivian Chamber of Hotel Management)
Calle Panamá, esquina Plaza Uyuni, edificio Shopping Miraflores, 3°, oficina 303, La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: (2) 222 2618/6290.