Villa Bonita is located just 10 mins walk from the  Plaza in Coroico and is the perfect place for a relaxing few days. Apart from offering accomodations in its cabanas or room in the main building it has a popular vegetarian restaurant which is well known locally for its homemade ice cream.

The  accomodations are basic but adequate and are located amongst  lush gardens with views across the yungas hills. There are also hammocks available and a patio area for guest use. Water is heated by solar power and the owners advise that you use it in the morning for best results.

The restaurant serves food outside in the front garden and has daily specials in addition to the menu. Fresh pasta dishes, veggie burgers (with lentils and soya),Rostis and

Salteñas are available everywhere in Bolivia and , though originally from Argentina, are one of the most typical Bolivian foods. Each day you will see people queueing at their favourite Salteña stands to buy them. At only 1 or 2 bolivianos each they are a cheap and tasty option for breakfast or mid morning snack - in fact any time of the day..

Just a few blocks away from San Pedro plaza, Namas Té is hip and arty veggie café that is highly recommended. If you decide to visit at lunch time and are planning to have the set lunch then you should definitely book ahead as it always sells out quickly.

The menu (in Spanish and English), whilst not huge, offers a mixed variety of dishes from classic staples such as veggie burger to pad tai noodles including plenty of vegan options that’s are clearly marked as such.

The atmosphere of Namas Té is bright and welcoming with helpful friendly staff making it a nice place to hang out (free wifi available) for a few hours.

They are also open for serving breakfasts and from Thursday to Saturday open for a couple of hours in the evenings.

If in La Paz, veggie or not, this place is well worth a visit.

Opening Times - Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm     and  Thu to Sat 8pm to 10pm

Address - Calle Zolilo Flores 1334 one the corner of Almirante Grau, Tel 2481401

Web Site - www.namastebolivia.com (show a directions map and also has the menu online)

In many typical bolivian eateries you will see a bowl of red (sometimes green) sauce on the table served along side the other condiments.This is the spicey sauce known as "Llajua" (or llajwa).  If there is not a bowl on the table then you will probably be able to request some as they will probably most likely have some ready made in the kitchen. In Bolivia Llajua is as common as ketchup in the many western countries and is used to add to kick to soups and main courses by many people.

Located in one of the growing areas for restaurants in San Miguel , Zona Sur, La Paz, FRIJOLEROS 99% Mexicano has been a popular choice since opening in early 2009. With its clean , sleek decor and open relaxing feel it is equally suited for relaxing evening of sipping margaritas as it is for a quiet meal for two.  The service is friendly and efficient and the menu varied enough for everyone’s tastes. Although the prices are above average for a La Paz restaurant so is the standard so it overall it seems fairly priced.

Shangra La is  Japonese style restaurant in the mega center in la Paz. Aiming at more upscale customer than the food court below and also providing the food service to the VIP cinema service.Read our review for more details on the food

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Backpackers traveling through South America, especially British backpackers, will notice there is a lack of Indian food establishments available along the well trodden gringo trial. Quito has a good selection but for some reason there are not too many places that can offer a good curry. La Paz offers a welcome relief for curry addicts though with the British owned "Star of India" curry house.

Located in a conveniently central area (close to Oliver’s travels English pub and Sol y Luna Dutch lounge bar) it is popular with travelers for a spicy evening meal. The meals on offer include the classic dishes you would expect to find such as onion bahjis, samosas, for starters and kormas, madras and vindaloos as mains.