Why go
- City and municipality in Beni Department, Bolivia.
- Served by Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
History
Riberalta is a city in the Beni Department in northern Bolivia, situated where the Madre de Dios River joins the Beni River. Riberalta is on the south (southeast) bank of the Beni River.
Where to stay
7RPW+49F, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Bolivian, Restaurant · Picante de Pollo; Chancho a la Caja China; Sopa de Mani; Pacumuto de Carne y Chorizo Opening hours: Su 11:00-16:00 Features:… · facebook.com
Chinese, Seafood, Restaurant · Chinese food restaurant open since 1994. We have ample space for meetings, parties and other social events. Opening hours:… · restaurantpalaciodeldragon.business.site
Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · a una cuadra del hipermaxi, Santa Cruz de la Sierra · casaracake.com
Dessert, Restaurant · Fresas con Crema · Avenida San Aurelio, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 61 Calle Cañada Strongest · typicabolivia.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00 · 267 Calle Enrique Finot · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-22:00 · 71 Dr. Leonardo Nava · pizzasblads.wixsite.com
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00,17:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 452 Calle Independencia
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · Tercer Anillo Interno, Municipio Santa Cruz de la Sierra · libreriaateneo.com
American, Steak House, International, Diner, Barbecue, Caribbean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-23:00 · 1410 Avenida Prolongación Mutualista
Sandwich, Cake, Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 88 Beni, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 330 Avenida Beni, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Hot Dog, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 05:00-00:00 · UV-38 Avenida Alemania
Local, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-18:30; Fr 08:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · Calle Quijarro
Barbecue, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 19:00-23:00 · 2025 Calle Motoyoé
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-22:00 · 2310 Calle Las Cuquizas
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00 · Calle Enrique Finot
Chicken, Noodles, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00
SalteñAs Y Jugos, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Calle 9 Este, santa cruz de la sierra
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-23:00 · Avenida Alemania
Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Burger/Pizza fast food · 353-0909 Avenida Ana Barba · netpizza.com.bo
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · Avenida San Martín
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 10:00-23:00 · 110 Sucre 110 · linktr.ee
Mexican, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 19:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Calle Belén, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Japanese, Local, Ramen, Regional, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:30-23:30
Bolivian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 16:30-23:30 · 3500 Calle Hernando Caballero, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · Tercer Anillo Interno
Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Sa 15:00-13:00,14:00-18:00 · 185 Calle Murillo
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00, Sa 07:00-13:00 · 124 Calle La Riva · instagram.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · 109 Calle Miguel M. de Aguirre
SalteñAs, Jugos, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Avenida Paraguá, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
SalteñA, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Calle Republiquetas, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Meat, Restaurant · Meat restaurant · Avenida San Aurelio, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · Calle Arenales, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant
Sausage, Restaurant · Sausage restaurant
Wings, Fast Food · Wings fast food · Avenida Beni, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · Avenida Paraguá
Fine Dining, Cake, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Fine Dining/Cake cafe
Colombian, Fast Food · Colombian fast food · Tercer Anillo Externo
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant · Avenida Alemania
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant · Avenida Beni, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
350 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 11 km to the centre
Santa Cruz, S, BO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Astrakhan Airlines, Amaszonas, LAN Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. La Paz, Lima, Asuncion, Buenos Aires, Cochabamba… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Astrakhan Airlines OB (737-300, 762) · 7 routes: Buenos Aires, Cochabamba, La Paz, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Sucre, Tarija
- Amaszonas Z8 (CRJ) · 5 routes: Asuncion, Cochabamba, La Paz, Sucre, Tarija
- LAN Airlines LA (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Iquique, La Paz, Lima*
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- AeroMéxico AM (A319) · 1 route: Lima*
- Air Europa UX (A330-200) · 1 route: Madrid
- American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A319) · 1 route: Lima
- Copa Airlines CM (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Sky Express G3 (737-800) · 1 route: Sao Paulo
- TAM Mercosur PZ (A320) · 1 route: Asuncion
- US Airways US (757) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) 11 km to the centre
Santa Cruz, S, BO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Southern Winds Airlines, Amaszonas) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba, La Paz (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Southern Winds Airlines A4 (SWM) · 4 routes: La Paz, Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba
- Amaszonas Z8 (SWM) · 3 routes: Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Collpa Airport 21 km to the centre
A. Ibañez, S, BO
Cañada Larga Airport 76 km to the centre
Chiquitos, S, BO
Carol Marghata Airport 87 km to the centre
S, BO
Dalmacia Airport 96 km to the centre
S, BO
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VVI has direct flights to 12 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. La Paz, Lima, Asuncion, Buenos Aires, Cochabamba…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Riberalta, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
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