What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to Tambopata?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Tambopata is to bus via Copacabana which costs $70 - $100 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to Tambopata?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to Tambopata is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between La Paz and Tambopata?

No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to Tambopata. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses La Paz and arriving at Puerto Maldonado via Puno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

How far is it from La Paz to Tambopata?

The distance between La Paz and Tambopata is 469 km. The road distance is 794.9 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to Tambopata without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to Tambopata without a car is to bus which takes 18h 33m and costs $50 - $180.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Tambopata?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from La Paz to Tambopata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Paz to Tambopata bus from?

La Paz to Tambopata bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, depart from Terminal de Buses La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to Tambopata?

The best way to get from La Paz to Tambopata is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $290 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 18h 33m.

Where does the La Paz to Tambopata bus arrive?

La Paz to Tambopata bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Puno station.

Can I drive from La Paz to Tambopata?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Tambopata is 795 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from La Paz to Tambopata.

Where can I stay near Tambopata?

There are 55+ hotels available in Tambopata.

La Paz to Tambopata - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to Tambopata by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane LPB - PEM
8h 8m
$299–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus La Paz
2. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus Puerto Maldonado / ...
18h 33m
$51–180
Drive 794.9 km
1. Drive from La Paz to Tambopatacar 794.9 km
13h 41m
$120–173
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle Puno / ...
2. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus Puerto Maldonado / ...
23h 53m
$94–121
Bus via Copacabana
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Copacabanabus
2. Take the bus from Plaza Sucre to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
3. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus
18h 40m
$71–98

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from La Paz to Tambopata.

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Distance: 469.2 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Tambopata via Puno and Puerto Maldonado in around 18h 33m.

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