Some excerpts from the website of Sol y Luna that might be useful
Sol y Luna Eco-Lodge has: 7 cottages with
private bathroom and cooking facilities.
2 apartments with
private bathroom and
kitchen.
6 rooms with
shared bathroom. Capacity: 16 double beds and and 22 Single beds. Alaya, Mira, Jatata, Nctar, Rosada and Bamboos cottages are little houses consisting on one big
bedroom, with cooking facilities or
kitchen, porch with hammocks, fireplace (even
barbeque facilities) and
garden around. There is electricity of 220 volts. In some cases
bathroom or
shower is located inside, in other cases, outside. Casa Arcos offers all the other cottages do. Moreover, it is bigger and has too
bedrooms,
living room, a big
kitchen with
refrigerator. Alaya (capacity for 1 to 2 people). Low Season: Single: Bs. 120 Double: Bs. 160 per person add.: Bs. 80. High Season: Single: Bs.160 Double: Bs.240 per person add.: Bs. 120.
Kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor. From the reception /
restaurant, you have to go up about 100 m. on a footpath. Bamboos (capacity for 1 to 3 peoples). High Season: Single: Bs. 160 Double: Bs. 240 per person add.: Bs. 120.
Kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor. Mira (capacity for 2 to 4 people). Nectar (capacity for 1 to 2 people). Low Season: Single: Bs.80 Double: Bs. 110 per person add.: Bs.55. High Season: Single: Bs. 110 Double: Bs. 160 per person add.: Bs. 80.
Kitchen,
private bathroom, outdoor. Jatata (capacity for 1 to 2 people). Rosada (capacity for 2 to 4 people). Low Season: Single: Bs. 80 Double: Bs. 110 per person add.: Bs. 55. Arcos (capacity for 7 people.). Low Season: Minimum price for 4 people: Bs. 320 per person add.: Bs. 80. High Season: Minimum price for 4 people: Bs. 480 per person add.: Bs. 120. Capacity for 7 people,
kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor.
Apartments and
rooms in Long House. Estrella (capacity for 5 people. 1 matrimonial, 3 singles). Low Season: Minimum prive for 3 people: Bs. 165 per person add.: Bs. 55. High Season: Minimum prive for 3 people: Bs. 240 per person add.: Bs. 80. Capacity for 5 people,
kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor.. Luna (for 3 people, 1 matrimonial and 1 single). With
kitchen, and
private bathroom, indoor. Saya (Shares
bathroom with Jazmn
room.). Low Season: Single: Bs. 50 Double: Bs. 80 per person add.: Bs. 40. High Season: Single: Bs. 60 Double: Bs. 100 per person add.: Bs. 50. Saya has one double bed and one single bed. Jazmn (Shares
bathroom with Saya
room.). Low Season: Single: Bs. 50 Double: Bs. 80 per person add.: Bs. 40. Jazmn has one double bed and one single bed. Casa Grande (
4 rooms, with 4 double and 7 single beds.
Shared bathroom.). Low Season: Single: Bs. 30 Double: Bs. 50 per person add.: Bs. 25. High Season: Single: Bs. 40 Double: Bs. 60 per person add.: Bs. 30
Coroico has a wonderful climate. In the sub-tropical Yungas the days are warm (around ·F) and the nights are comfortably fresh. (around ·F). There is almost no difference between the dry season (from May to December) and the rainy season (from January to April). During the rainy season it rains almost every night, the morning the sun breaks through the clouds and the sky becomes blue. In the afternoon it can rain again. It may rain also during the dry season or the sky is filled with clouds. During the night we don't have mosquito;s. Only the day there is a maize-fly which is not dangerous for the
health, but the bites may be itchy. There are no dangerous diseases like malaria etc. because the climate is not hot enough. Green landscape to relax and rest. If you come from the high Peru or the dry Altiplano, from the lake Titicaca or from sightseeing of cities, museums, mines and churches, then Coroico and Sol y Luna are the best place to rest. The moderate climate, the subtropical Fauna and Flora, the
swimming pools, the rivers, the silence and the nature let you forget all the stress and provides you the energy to go on the road again. In Coroico you have many possibilities of easy or more difficult excursions. You can walk on mountains, down to rivers with hanging bridges or to the waterfalls. You also can get a guide or rent a
taxi to visit the traditional Coca-,
Coffee- and Banana plantations and the subtropical surrounding of Coroico.
Restaurants, Discotheques and
Internet-Caf. Coroico offers many hotels,
restaurants, a German Bakery and French, Mexican and Argentine Food,
pubs and cafs. In the evening you can enjoy in the
discos Bolivian folkloric music, Rock or Tecno.
Banks,
Telephone,
Internet and Tourist Information. You can change your money and get it sent to Western Union
bank. PRODEM
Bank works with VISA and Mastercard and charges 5 % commision. There is no changes Euros. There is no Credit Card machine. The tourist
office of the Guides provides you with information, guides and
taxis. The Camara Hotelera at the plaza gives you all information about accommodation. Near the plaza there are two
Internet-cafs.
Make your reservation through: LA MAISON DE LA BOLIVIE
Tour Operador Agencia de Viajes Edificio Los Jardines - mezanine I -
office 16 Av. 6 de Agosto N 2464, esquina C. Pedro Salazar Email:
lamaisontour@entelnet.bo www.lamaisondelabolivie.com.bo.
Phone /
fax: (00 591 2) 2440588 - 2444884 LA PAZ BOLIVIA. How to make a Reservation: Call or write an e-mail, telling the date you want to come, indicating the cottage,
apartment or
room you would prefer. From this on, you have 48 hours to pay the whole amount at La Maison de la Bolivie, travel agency in La Paz. If you do not pay within this time, your reservation will be cancelled. Exception: We accept reservations by
phone or email only if you are traveling abroad or you pass quickly through La Paz. In that case, call us two days before your arrival to Sol y Luna, in order to confirm your reservation. You can do your payment in cash, by
bank within Bolivia or by Western Union from abroad. Please call or write to La Maison de la Bolivie for more information. The minimum to get a reservation is for two nights. If you want to stay only one night, can call at 71561626 the moment you arrive to Coroico and we will see what we can offer you. Necessary information for a reservation: Cottage,
apartment or
room of your preference Day of your arrival and departure (Check in and check out dates) How many nights you are planning to stay How many people (In double beds, single beds) If you come with children and what their ages are. Children until 12 years pay half price. If you come by your own car. In order to keep a
parking place for your car at Sol y Luna. A
phone number to be in contact with you. To cancel a reservation: If you inform 4 days before your check in at La Maison de la Bolivie, 100% of your advanced payment will be given you back. If you inform only 3 days before your check in date or even less we will stay with the payment of one night. In case of no-show, we will stay with the full payment. Private cars and
parking: For coming to Sol y Luna in Coroico and returning to La Paz, we recommend you private or shared tourist transport service offered by La Maison de la Bolivie. It is quick and comfortable. Sol y Lunas
parking lot is small. For this reason, we have to reduce the number of private cars we can admit. The
security of your car is your own responsibility. Pets: Pets are not allowed. En La Paz: La Maison de la Bolivie Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:30 and from15:00 to 18:30 GMT -4. En Coroico: Sol y Luna from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 21:00 GMT -4 Cell
Phone (00 - 591) 71561626 E-mail:
solyluna.bolivia@gmail.com. Sol y Luna no cuenta con servicio de
internet propio, razn por la que revisamos el correo electrnico cada dos a tres das en un caf del pueblo de Coroico.
The bill is paid in cash and only in Bolivianos. Find out the equivalent (exchange rate) of your countrys currency. Sol y Luna does not accept any payment with credit card. Although there is no ATM in Coroico, you can get cash in advance from your Visa or Mastercard at PRODEM
bank. It is better you arrive to Coroico with enough cash in Bolivianos. Prices 2008 in Bolivianos. From the 15th of January to the end of June, from the begining of October to the 15th of December, except holidays during the year (See list below). Alaya, Jatata, Bamboos and Mira.
Kitchen and
private bathroom.
Kitchen,
private bathroom, outdoor. Capacity for 7 people,
kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor. Minimum price for 4 people.
Kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor. Capacity for 5 people,
kitchen,
private bathroom, indoor. Minimum prive for 3 people. In Casa Larga: Jazmn and Saya. Camping per person ( with your own tent ). Firewood ( a package).
Laundry (A machine with 4 kilos, minimun). PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE
BREAKFAST. CHILDREN UNTIL 12 YEARS PAY 5O% OF THE CORRESPONDING PRICE. PRICES 2008 EN BOLIVIANOS. From July to September, from the 15th of December to the 15th of January and holidays during the year. (See list below). Minimum prive for 3 perople. Firewood ( a package ). HIGH SEASON: From July to September, from the 15th of December to the 15th of January and holidays during the year.
Alle Reservierungen bei: LA MAISON DE LA BOLIVIE
Tour Operador Reisebro Edificio Los Jardines - mezanine I - Bro 16 Av. 6 de Agosto N 2464, Ecke C. Pedro Salazar Email: Telf. /
fax: (00 591 2) 2440588 - 2444884 LA PAZ BOLIVIA. So reserviert man: Rufen Sie an oder schreiben Sie ein Mail mit folgenden Daten: Termin Ihrer geplanten An- und Abreise in Sol y Luna sowie gewnschte Unterkunft (Huschen,
Apartment, Zimmer). Danach haben sie 48 Stunden Zeit, bei der Agentur Maison de La Bolivie vorstellig zu werden und die volle Summe der gebuchten Nchte zu bezahlen. Falls Sie sich innerhalb dieses Zeitraums nicht mehr melden, verfgen wir ber die jeweilige Unterkunft fr andere Interessenten. Wir machen fr folgende Personengruppe eine Ausnahme und akzeptieren eine Reservierung per Telephon oder E-mail: Fr all jene Turisten, die unterwegs sind und keine Gelegenheit haben, in La Paz ins Bro von La Maison de la Bolivie zu gehen. Doch wir bitten Sie, uns ein bis zwei Tage vor Ankunft in Sol y Luna, ihr Kommen telefonisch ( 71561626) zu besttigen. Minimum fr eine Reservierung sind zwei Nchte. Wenn Sie nur fr eine Nacht kommen wollen, rufen Sie uns bitte bei Ihrer Ankunft in Coroico unter der Handy-Nummer 71561626 an ( mehrmals probieren, das System ist oft berlastet ) und wir werden sehen, was wir frei haben und Ihnen anbieten knnen. Wenn Sie reservieren, geben Sie uns bitte folgende Daten an: Mchten Sie ein Huschen oder
Apartment mit Privatbad oder Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad? Tag der An- und Abreise ( sofern bekannt) Wieviele Nchte? Zahl der Personen (Doppelbett, Einzelbetten?) Falls Sie mit Kindern kommen: wie alt sind sie? Kinder bis 12 zahlen den halben Preis. Bitte teilen Sie uns mit, ob Sie mit eigenem Wagen kommen wollen. Bitte nennen Sie uns eine Telefon-Nummer, so vorhanden, um zurckrufen zu knnen. Sie knnen innerhalb Boliviens - auch per
Bank-berweisung bezahlen. Fr die Geld-berweisung aus dem Ausland empfielt sich Western Union. Bitte rufen Sie oder schreiben Sie an Maison de la Bolivie fr nhere Informationen. Um eine Reservierung rckgngig zu machen. Falls Sie von ihrer Reservierung Abstand nehmen wollen, zahlen wir Ihnen 100% Ihrer Vorauszahlung zurck, wenn Sie uns 4 Tage vor Ihrem Check In davon informieren. Falls Sie uns 3 oder 2 Tage vorher informieren, warden wir die Zahlung einer Nacht einbehalten. Falls Sie sich gar nicht melden, warden wir den vollen Betrag einbehalten. Private Autos und Parkplatz. Fr Ihre An- und Abfahrt von Sol y Luna und La Paz empfehlen wir Ihnen, das Angebot von La Maison de la Bolivie anzunehmen und mit deren bequemen Turisten-Bus zu reisen. Der Parkplatz von Sol y Luna ist klein. Deswegen mssen wir die Zahl der Privat-Wagen beschrnken. Fr die Sicherheit des Wagens kann Sol y Luna nicht brgen. Der Besitzer parkt sein Auto auf eigenes Risiko. Haustiere: Hunde sind nicht zugelassen. In La Paz: La Maison de la Bolivie Montag bis Freitag,. Von 9:00 12:30 and 14:30 18:30 GMT - 4:00 Email: In Coroico: Sol y Luna Montag bis Sonntag: 9:00 13:00 and 15:00 21:00 GMT 4:00 Handy (00 - 591) 71561626 E-mail: Sol y Luna hat keinen
Internet-Anschluss. Um unsere Korrespondenz zu erledigen, gehen wir ins Dorf in ein
Internet-Caf. Wundern Sie sich deswegen bitte nicht, wenn wir Ihre Anfrage nicht am gleichen Tag beantworten knnen.