How to get from La Paz to Rurrenabaque?

You can go from La Paz to Rurrenabaque either with a quick 45-minute commercial flight or by risking a demanding 12- to 18-hour overnight bus trip.

The bus route is famously bouncy; it snakes down steep, rough mountain roads through the Yungas area, and during the rainy season, it is really vulnerable to landslides. For safety, ease in your seat, and better time handling, many visiting internationals choose to fly with local operators like BoA or EcoJet out of El Alto International Airport.