Hostel Tarabuco - HI Cej-Tarabuco
Tarabuco - HI Cej-Tarabuco
Centro Ecológico Juvenil
Tarabuco
Bolivia
Tel.
591 464 40 471
The new HI Tarabuco gives travelers the opportunity to immerse in the ancient indigenous Culture of Tarabuco, rather than just superficially experiencing it on a short visit to the famous Sunday market! An old, completely remodeled colonial building, the HI features traditional characteristics like a grand, light-flooded patio, a well and a rustic clay oven, as well as modern amenities like hot water 24/7 and beds especially tailored to comfortably fit even the tallest travelers.
The hostel is run by Balbino, a kind old man from a village community near Tarabuco, and his wife Martha. While Martha cooks delicious local dishes for her guests, Balbino will be only too happy to show travelers around, explain the local culture, teach a few basics of the Andes’ most-spoken indigenous language Quechua, organize a Pujllay demonstration (local dance) or take you to rural communities where people still live exactly the same way their ancestors used to 500 years ago. Augustina, an indigenous lady who lives within the HI premises, works in the patio weaving the famous textiles that can be bought on the traditional Sunday market and will be happy to demonstrate how the same are produced.
From Tarabuco one can undertake fascinating trips to Icla (30kms), where Balbino can take you virtually unknown sites with fossils and remains of ancient cultures, such as painted pre-Colombian ceramics; furthermore there are spectacular canyons and a waterfall to be discovered. Tours can be booked with Juan-Carlos at the HI in Sucre, located in Calle Guillermo Loayza Nª 119, Tel. 6457217 (hi.tours@yahoo.com).
The hostel is run by Balbino, a kind old man from a village community near Tarabuco, and his wife Martha. While Martha cooks delicious local dishes for her guests, Balbino will be only too happy to show travelers around, explain the local culture, teach a few basics of the Andes’ most-spoken indigenous language Quechua, organize a Pujllay demonstration (local dance) or take you to rural communities where people still live exactly the same way their ancestors used to 500 years ago. Augustina, an indigenous lady who lives within the HI premises, works in the patio weaving the famous textiles that can be bought on the traditional Sunday market and will be happy to demonstrate how the same are produced.
From Tarabuco one can undertake fascinating trips to Icla (30kms), where Balbino can take you virtually unknown sites with fossils and remains of ancient cultures, such as painted pre-Colombian ceramics; furthermore there are spectacular canyons and a waterfall to be discovered. Tours can be booked with Juan-Carlos at the HI in Sucre, located in Calle Guillermo Loayza Nª 119, Tel. 6457217 (hi.tours@yahoo.com).
Hostel bed capacity
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| Number of rooms: | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | all year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From Sucre, bus (1 hour) to Tarabuco, 3 or 4 times a day. The cheapest and easiest way to get to Tarabuco is by minibus, that costs 8 BOB (0,79€) per person. |
| Location: | In the center, one block down the main square |
| Airport: | Sucre, 78 km |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | City centre location |
| Historical sites nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | TV room |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Female only |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
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