Us

After traveling extensively throughout Bolivia in search of the perfect place to start our project, we finally made it to Samaipata. Without hesitation, we found the ideal hill and terrain to bring our vision to life.

At Casa Charo, our mission is to provide a unique gastronomic experience in the heights. As a fixed menu restaurant, we are proud to use fresh ingredients from the Valles Cruceños, and harmonize our dishes with carefully selected bolivian wines.

Our objective is to highlight the diversity of our landscapes and products, and to serve as ambassadors of Bolivian wine throughout the world. Always striving to respect nature and its cycles in addition to having a positive impact on our community.

The experience

Casa Charo only has a tasting menu.

We offer the option of harmonization, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. We also have a menu of beers, wines by the glass, by the bottle and spirits.

Tasting menu Bs. 350

Harmonization of Bolivian wines Bs. 210

Accompanying non-alcoholic drinks Bs. 90

Sunday Lunch Bs. 240 (includes drinks)

In case of dietary restrictions, please communicate when making the reservation.

Casa Charo is located a 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive (1.5 km / 1 mile) from the Central Plaza of Samaipata.

If you plan to consume alcohol, we recommend using public transportation. In the main square, you will find various public transportation options available to hire, such as trufis, 4x4 wagons, and motorcycle taxis.

To get to our restaurant, just turn left before you get to the "Vaca Loca" and go up 300 meters.

You can also find us on GoogleMaps.

From Santa Cruz – 120km

The closest international airport to Samaipata is the Viru-Viru Airport, located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

From Santa Cruz you can get to Samaipata using the shared public transport called "trufis". These trufis leave from Segundo Anillo and Avenida Grigota (Transporte El Fuerte). They also offer private transportation services.

We recommend that visitors arrive in Samaipata one night before their Casa Charo experience to ensure they fully enjoy their visit.

What to do in Samaipata.

The Samaipata Fort: the largest carved stone in the world.

The fern forest: walk among prehistoric trees

Elbow of the Andes: walk in a unique landscape.

Caves: tropical waterfalls.

Bodega Uvairenda, 1750 Winery

Landsua Winery.

Café Cuevas.

Archeological Museum.

Where to eat and drink in Samaipata

La Víspera: garden kitchen.

Boheme: sandwiches and cocktails with a view of the main square.

Tía María: traditional food from Santa Cruz.

La Pizzería: artisanal pizza in the old market. (byob)

The Capital: artisanal hamburgers.

Casa Chueca: patio for craft beers and events

Samaipata has two markets where one can get high quality supplies and drinks from the region.

Accommodation

Samaipata has a wide range of accommodations, from hostels, hotels and Airbnb. We suggest making a reservation in advance as in high season (September to March) they tend to fill up.

If you choose to book a cabin directly with a contact, we advise you to exercise caution when making advance deposits, especially if you don't personally know or trust the contact. There have been cases of fraud in the past. We recommend making reservations through reliable and recognized web pages for greater security and peace of mind.

Booking.com has a wide range of accommodations of which we can recommend El Pueblito, La Vispera or Hostal Serena if these suit your budget.

After Samaipata

Vallegrande (120km)

La Higuera (180km)

Sucre (360km)

Cochabamba (380km)

Uyuni (720km)

Tarija (730km)