Guayaramerín
Beni Department · Cities

Guayaramerín is a lively little border town on the wide Mamoré river. You cross by boat to Brazil, to Guajará-Mirim. With Riberalta, it's the base for Cachuela Esperanza and its rapids, and for the very untouristy northern Amazon.
130 maltitude
1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- Cross the Mamoré to Guajará-Mirim (Brazil)
- Cachuela Esperanza and its rapids
- Walk along the Mamoré
What to eat
- River fishSurubí, pacú or dorado, grilled over a wood fire or fried, with rice, cassava and plantain. Delicious by the water, in the Llanos and the Amazon.
- MasacoMashed plantain or cassava with charque or cheese. Rich and filling.
Tip. 1 h 30 from Riberalta by shared taxi or bus. To cross into Brazil, keep your passport with you.
Also here
- Border Guayaramerín – Guajará-MirimBy boat across the Mamoré river, in a few minutes. Formalities are done on each side of the river.
How to get to Guayaramerín
Riberalta Road (bus, car) · 1 h 30
Shared taxi or bus, paved road.
Photos of Guayaramerín




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