Check-Ins

An amazing 18nth century Jesuit mission established as part of one the the original settlements of the El Camino Real. We traveled many years ago to this location from the dirt road leading from Hwy 1 south of the town of Mulege. At the time the dirt road was passable by 2wd but was very rough and required decent clearance. Set at the base of a deep canyon with a fresh water stream, the two settlements of San MIguel de Comondu and San Jose de Comondu are amazing villages to visit. To read more about our trip here; check out our blog.

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not a Bad Palace to stay for a night. no facilities, but quiet and guarded.

quiet,clean not very bussy Luke the whole village

When it's too hot in Cuiabá, this is a good alternative. River and beach. During the day it may be busy with day tourists from Cuiabá (25 kms) but it was quiet at night.

For small vehicles only: with authorization from Hotel Mato Grosso (Rua Commandanta Costa 2522) we were allowed to park in the car park across the street. Had to leave before 7am though. Quiet place.

Situated in the heart of the Pantanal, about halfway between Corumbá and Coxim.

In the port Porto Geral, next to the large building. There is a guard at night. Quiet place.

On the east side of the river, on a small field. Quiet night.

Possible at large Shell petrol station, west of town. Other option is to pay a bit (R$25 for 2 persons and car) to park at the parking lot of Village Hotel on Avenida São Luiz 1399, on the eastside of the city. It has WIFI, swimming pool and extensive breakfast buffet included in the price.

Price: R$25 per couple + vehicle

Spent the night at Prainha, two kms west of town. This beach along the river has showers and toilets but is normally only open on weekends. Check with the Prefeitura if it is possible to stay here on weekdays. We greatly enjoyed this quiet spot.

Petrol station Midia Moto is clean and has cold showers. Located a few streets from downtown.

American Horse Lake near Geary is a no boating lake that offers bank fishing and tube fishing. Facilities include picnic tables, a water well and primitive campsites. No other facilities are available.

The lake supports an abundant population of good-sized bluegill and catch and release only bass. Shoreline length is seven miles and the lake covers 100 surface acres. American Horse Lake is operated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Department.

A conservation passport is required of all individuals, residents and nonresidents who enter Department owned lands, unless exempt. Exemptions include persons who possess an annual hunting, fishing or combination license; a lifetime hunting, fishing, or combination license; senior citizen lifetime hunting, fishing, or combination license; disability hunting or fishing license; and residents under age 18. Go to https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/forget1/OnlineSales.aspx to purchase licenses and conservation passports.

Balneário Praia do Chiquito lies at 7 kms from downtown Novo Xavantino and is run by the friendly Vivian. Beautiful spot during weekdays. Probably crowded during weekends and holidays. Now it was quiet and lovely. Showers, river and BBQ.

Quiet night at huge Petrobras petrol station. Around the city are several beaches and balneários (recreational areas). One is east of the city (no name) and normally only used during the weekends. We arrived Sunday and good spend the night at stay on Monday. Pleasantly crazy place on Sunday and paradise on Monday. Silence, birds, swimming pool, showers.

Restored Rondon Telegraph Station 20 kms south of Campo Verde, at Asentamento Capim Branco. Nicely restored building and now housing a museum about Rondon and his telegraph lines. Next to is a good spot for camping, underneath an enormous mango orchard.

. Spent the night in the parking lot. This is also the place to arrange a stay at the Cristalino Jungle Lodge.

Border with Brazil (Guajara Mirim, Rondônia). Good spot for camping at the terrain of eco hotel Ituaba with a very friendly owner. Located 3 kms outside town towards Riberalta.

Lovely spot for rough camping, well hidden from the road thanks to high bushes.

Fine spot for rough camping, hidden behind an abandoned hut.

This is a well-known place for overlanders to camp in the parking lot. Use of shower, swimming pool and WIFI included in the price. From here regular minibuses go downtown La Paz (or take a taxi). Price: 50 *bolivianos* per person per night (including vehicle). Only car parking B15 / night.

Price: Bs.50 pppn + vehicle. Vehicle only - Bs.15pn

Camped at a private parking above Hostel El Cafetal, right outside Coroico's center.

Hotel Casa Campestra. Stayed in the parking lot of this luxurious hotel. B90 per night, including use of shower (when room is available) and extensive breakfast buffet.

Price: Bs.90

Spent the night in the parking lot of Apart-Hotel. Has a thermal bath. Price negotiable.

Price: Negotiable

20 kms on the road to Oruro lies Tarapaya. Pass the village on your right side, take the narrow bridge on the left side that crosses a stream and follow 'laguna'. At the top is a great thermal bath of 35 degrees and is a lovely camping spot. Price: 40 *bolivianos* (2 persons and car)

Price: Bs.40 per couple + vehicle

Expensive car park of Hotel Sultan Ahmet, next to the Blue Mosque, central, quiet at night, 15€

At the end of access road to the waterfront, between two big hotels, only about 10m wide but right by the sea

Grassy area right at the beach near Kizilot. About 200m east there’s a real campground, too (there: EUR 10/night, wifi, electrcity, good restaurant, right behind the beach).

Open space right by the sea, between two nice restaurants, WC in little park next door. Surrounded by holiday homes.

Park amongst other European motorhomes.