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Nice place beside the river with place for several vehicles. Some locals were down here on Sunday, very kind. From 9pm on we were alone and had a quiet night.

Was hesitant to stay here with squamishes “no camping” bylaw, however I stayed here for the night, 8-10 other camping vehicles as well without any issue. Definitely easier in a stealth vehicle, but there were definitely a few normal campers as well without issue. Be careful and don’t abuse the spot, park in the back and you should be fine

Had a very pleasant stay here. Great tar road arrives only 2km from reception. The use of the old cottage was very handy specially when it was raining. Indeed I don't know if they clean it very frequently but still better than many ablution blocks in several campsites. Tap water comes from a spring so is safe for drinking. Not real Econet network but from time to time we got some WhatsApp messages. Free wifi at reception area working very well (about 400 meters from camping area). Firewood provided. Hot showers are solar. Electricity in the cottage not reliable (many shortages). I don't know what happens if there are other people camping when you get here.10 USD ppn.

parking bay in front of the limay river. It seemed to me the quietest of the entire coastal promenade and very well lit.

dársenas de estacionamiento en frente al río limay. me pareció el más silencioso de todo el paseo de la Costa y muy iluminado.

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Still a good option for a night, very quiet during the night but as soon the sun comes up there is a trafic of big trucks coming for sand.

Good place to rest. It’s quite and not much vehicles at night. There is a sign limiting customers to two hrs parking only but it’s not enforce. There is internet, showers, etc. There is only one rest room for males and one for females. If the restroom is being clean then there is no other one to use. I recommend the place as a rest stop.

Spent 2 nights here. We paid $10/pppn. Hot water all the time. Nice showers with good pressure. Ablutions ok. Area is not flat so a bit hard to find a good spot for a RTT. The owner gave us a permission to use the hide and pool. Usually campers can’t use the lodge facilities and the gate is locked. Other staff very friendly. Staff will light you a fire and braai every evening, wood is included. There were many elephants at the hide (came close, but they were relaxed). Owner seemed like a nice guy.

The ranger at Natural Bridges National Monument recommended us this location because the park campground was full . Quiet night . No service . There is plenty of space for van and/or bigger rigs . Fire ring. We recommend this spot.

Super nice place to stay! Little bit expensive but when everything in the area is full this is the place to be!

Nice big and hot showers, laundry service, pools and very friendly staff!

Deu na telha do Careca,
praça reformada, tem ponto de energia nos postes da praça.

Went here planning to camp just beyond the summit but snow blocked the track so walked up and camped here where the snow was partially melted, can easily park by the petrol stations beneath. Only bad thing is it’s very exposed and was very windy

Great spot for a night. unfortunately a lot of trash in the area. But I am saddened that I have had to say that about almost every site I've stayed in the past 2 weeks. I am going today to get trashbags & hotdogs roasting stick to pick trash up with. safe & quiet place to park. woke up to a few more vehicles here doing the same. it's rained & snowed for over a week straight...please PNW...give me a break.

A few hundret meters in front of this location (towards out of town) is a CRBD branch with an ATM. No fees!

it's actually hot water - not for drinking

still here, still $2 (plus $1 for the tunnel tour) The last 4 years haven't been kind to this place and there's lots of graffiti, rubbish, and potholes, but the view is still nice and the experience is now more like UrbEx

A very nice place indeed.
I was planning on stopping 2 nights but this place was so relaxing and the river and all the animals were amazing just sitting there with my binoculars that I stayed 4 nights.
There is a new manager and as the dorm was not ready so I was put in a chalet for a very reasonable price including a full cooked breakfast.
I also at dinner here and it’s a 3 course menu which was different every night and not to pricey and the cook is very good.
The staff are lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay as on my trip through Africa this place has been the nicest and best value by far.
There is also a bar and swimming pool and they do packaged tours although the website is not up and running yet but it will be soon I was informed.
Saw plenty of animals in the park tour and even leopards.
Best experience in Africa so far.

We came for a wine tasting and ended up staying a night. We didn't even had to ask, they invited us right away. Best camp spot you can find in this area. Bottles of wine aren't expensive here, so you might want to just buy two bottles instead of doing the tasting. We recommend the Chenin Blanc and the Nebbiolo.

Henry is a polite, honest, capable mechanic used by all the locals.
Helped replace three diesel filters on my MAN big rig.
Easy job, 10 soles for the hour.
Henry does everything from tractors, trucks, cars.

Really great coffee! Not to much of it on the Austral here. Good sandwiches too! Come by coffee lovers

Easy dump station. Filled our propane tank too very expensive but we appreciated the free dump station. Friendly staff

still only 95 & Diesel available on one pump each

the location here in iOverlander is incorrect. its on the other side of town.
only 93 & Diesel available

Great wood fire pizza, the owner has lived in Mexico 30 years! Sat and took the time to talk to us. Our son got the waffles and they were delicious! The specialize in bread and baked goods. The place was clean and huge! Would come back and try more of the menu options. Definitely had a lot of “American” options which was a nice break. It was a little pricey but the food was very good.

Un amplio parque de pasto bien cortado, arbolado, al lado de la laguna. Cuenta con mesas, asadores, postes de luz con enchufes, una pileta. No todo está muy bien cuidado

Unfortunately the showers are still closed for the season

Long story short we took our sprinter here and they instantly said they don't touch diesels and then after some haggling agreed to work on our van but it would take a long time possibly several days to get basic parts and that we'd have to sign a liability release (aka they just didn't want to work on our van and we're trying to get us to go somewhere else). We left. Don't reccomened.

At this place next to the big road you will find a nice very old abandoned church. when you come from Cochachamba 200 m. Before this point take a trail at your right you will cross a small creek and after find this church.

An other nice mud church with a tower this time it is coming from LA Paz and it it just next to the road

The lady asked me to write here that the place is closed from the 1st of April until the 31st of October 2022. And she sends you good vibes!
Super nice place indeed, got a coffee and a nice chat :)

This is the best wild camping spot we’ve encountered in a long time, big open dirt parking lot, always quiet at night, right on the beach. Next to a hostel where you can ask you use there bathroom: and it’s free