Tamengo Hostel-resort Pantanal

Paradise…. The first ever Backpackers Resort in Bolivia – right in the heart of The Pantanal. Spectacular views, an enormous swimming pool and brand new private and shared accommodation.

Tamengo is more of a resort than a hostel, and with over eleven thousand square meters of land – lose yourself in the choice of activities you have OR the places you could hide and relax!!!

With such close proximity to the Pantanal, relax in shaded hammocks while enjoying the 5-star views and bird watch! You may see Toucans, Parrots or Eagles flying by.

Newly constructed, and with plenty at your fingertips, you will find a variety of large, comfortable air conditioned private rooms, with and without private bathrooms, plus our (just completed) super budget dormitory.


Breakfast, linen hire and internet (WiFi available as well as our own computers) are all included free with your accommodation.

Heading to Santa Cruz on the 'Death Train'?? Stay and relax by the pool at Tamengo - we have brokered a deal with Ferroviaria Oriental (The train company) to enable us to purchase a next day reservation on any train (from the cheapest to the most 'luxurious', provided they are running of course) - and we won´t charge you a cent extra for it, its all part of the service you can receive when you stay with us.

Be careful of vendors offering tickets on the Brazilian side - the train leaves from Bolivia not Brazil, unscrupulous people may charge extra, or take your money and run. We also have all the latest info on any strikes or political activity that may prevent travel - which the other side of the border may not inform you of.

NOTE: If immigration is closed, you can still cross to the border town of Quijarro. You can cross between Quijarro and Corumba without entry and exit stamps – just return when it’s open and don’t go beyond these towns. (You may encounter some Brazilians who tell you that you cannot cross the border – they will earn commission from the accommodation they recommend you to stay in!!)

WE OFFER

- Free Breakfast
- Free Linen Use
- Free WI-FI or Internet
- 24 hr Reception
- 25 x 12m Swimming Pool
- Restaurant Bar and Grill
- Chill out areas and hammocks
- Football / Volleyball field
- Laundry service
- TV/DVD room
- Book Exchange
- Luggage storage
- The best tourist information in town!
- Daytrips to surrounding areas organized on request

ACTIVITIES IN THE PANTANAL

- Boat tours observing birds and animals.
- Land/safari tours observing birds and animals.
- Visit “Motacucito” caves.
- Horse riding tours
- Fishing tours – day and night.
- Night-time Caiman tours.
- Visit Mutún and the Dinosaur tracks
- Go shopping in Puerto Aguirre.

Plus if you are interesting in volunteering or teaching English in the local school, or learning Spanish or Portuguese, we can put you in contact with the right people.

Directions

TAMENGO is located in Puerto Quijarro, the heart of The Bolivian PANTANAL, right on the Brazilian – Bolivian border and just 10mins from the Brazilian border city of Corumbá.

Puerto Quijarro is home to the railway station that is the beginning and the end of the famous “Death Train” that travels to and from the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It is also famous for the Duty Free Zone (Zona Franca) in nearby Puerta Aguirre.

TAMENGO is just 6 blocks from the Train Station, 5 blocks from the Bus Station, 6 blocks from the Market and 10 blocks from the Duty Free Shopping Zone in Puerta Aguirre.

Use TAMENGO as a jumping off point for all your Pantanal tours or simply visit us while travelling between Bolivia and Brazil.

HOW TO GET HERE

From BRAZIL

Before crossing the Bolivian Border you must get your Brazilian Exit Stamp from the Bus Station in Corumbá. Take a regular or motorcycle taxi to the border. You will need to leave the vehicle and walk across the border. Here, get your entry stamp for Bolivia. Once in the Bolivian side take a taxi to TAMENGO RESORT (or ex balneario Oasis)

NOTE: If immigration is closed, you can still cross to the border town of Quijarro. You can cross between Quijarro and Corumba without entry and exit stamps – just return when it’s open and don’t go beyond these towns. (You may encounter some Brazilians who tell you that you cannot cross the border – they will earn commission from the accommodation they recommend you to stay in!!)

From SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, BOLIVIA

By TRAIN
If you have taken the famous DEATH TRAIN from Santa Cruz, you will arrive at Puerto Quijarro train station. You can take a taxi, or walk direct from the train station – 6 blocks straight down from the main exit, no turning. There is a sign outside the station ointing you in the right direction.

Expresso Oriental: Leaves Santa Cruz (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) returns (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays)
Ferrobus: exits Leaves Santa Cruz (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) returns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

By AIRPLANE
If you flight from Santa Cruz you will land in the airport of Puerto Suarez, approx 10km away. Take a taxi to TAMENGO RESORT (or ex balneario Oasis).

Aerosur: roundtrip (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
TAM: roundtrip (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Web access in Room, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast