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Hotel Cortez

We’ve arranged a special rate at Hotel Cortez, a beautiful five-star hotel in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Guests may choose from the following room options (prices shown in Bolivianos, with approximate USD conversions): - Executive Room: 450 BOB (~$35 USD) - Double Room: 550 BOB (~$42 USD) - Superior Suite: 990 BOB (~$76 USD) - Executive Suite: 1,110 BOB (~$85 USD) *Exchange rate: $1 USD ≈ 13 BOB. USD amounts are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the exchange rate at the time of booking. - Breakfast included To ensure the best possible pricing, Dante is personally handling all reservations with Hotel Cortez. If you plan to stay at Hotel Cortez, please let us know and we’ll coordinate everything for you. * We strongly recommend staying at Hotel Cortez to help with logistics throughout the weekend. _________________________________________________ Hemos negociado una tarifa especial en el Hotel Cortez, un hermoso hotel de cinco estrellas en Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Los huéspedes pueden elegir entre las siguientes opciones de habitación (precios en Bolivianos, con la conversión aproximada a USD): - Habitación simple: 450 BOB (~$35 USD) - Habitación doble: 550 BOB (~$42 USD) - Suite superior: 990 BOB (~$76 USD) - Suite executivo: 1,110 BOB (~$85 USD) * Tasa de cambio: $1 USD ≈ 13 BOB. Los montos en USD son aproximados y pueden variar ligeramente según el tipo de cambio al momento de la reserva. - Desayuno incluido Para garantizar el mejor precio posible, Dante se encargará personalmente de todas las reservas con el Hotel Cortez. Si planeas hospedarte en el Hotel Cortez, por favor avísanos y coordinaremos todo por ti. Recomendamos encarecidamente hospedarse en el Hotel Cortez para facilitar la logística durante el fin de semana.

Flight

Flight Recommendation from D.C. to Santa Cruz, Bolivia

For guests flying from the Washington, D.C. area, the most convenient option is with Avianca Airlines departing from Dulles International Airport (IAD). Departure: IAD → Bogotá, Colombia → Santa Cruz, Bolivia (VVI) Flight departs at 2:20 PM and arrives in Santa Cruz at 2:00 AM Return: VVI → Bogotá, Colombia → IAD Flight departs Santa Cruz at 3:00 AM and arrives in D.C. at 1:00 PM This route offers a smooth connection through Bogotá and is currently the best option we recommend. If you’re planning to book, we suggest doing so early to lock in the best rates! ________________________________________________ For guests flying from the Washington, D.C. area, another option is with BoA Airlines departing from Dulles International Airport (IAD). Departure: IAD → Panama City, Panama (PTY) → Santa Cruz, Bolivia (VVI) Flight departs at 8:05 PM and arrives in Santa Cruz at 7:15 AM (+1) **Operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays only Return: VVI → Panama City, Panama (PTY) → IAD Flight departs Santa Cruz at 9:30 AM and arrives in D.C. at 6:40 PM

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Flight Recommendation for Guests Outside the D.C. Area

For guests flying from cities outside of Washington, D.C., we recommend booking flights through Miami International Airport (MIA) and connecting to a direct international flight with BoA (Boliviana de Aviación) to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Departure: MIA → Santa Cruz, Bolivia (VVI) Nonstop flight departs daily at 9:00 PM and arrives in Santa Cruz at 4:50 AM Return: VVI → MIA Departs Santa Cruz at 11:35 PM and arrives in Miami at 5:25 AM Please plan your domestic flight to arrive in Miami at least 3–4 hours before the 9:00 PM international departure to allow for check-in and security. When booking your return, make sure to allow ample time between your arrival in Miami and any connecting flight home. If you have any questions or need help coordinating your flights, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to assist!

Travel Note

Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

Please note that Bolivia requires a visa for U.S. citizens, which you will obtain upon arrival at the airport in Santa Cruz (VVI). Cost: $160 USD Payment: We recommend bringing cash in USD for the visa fee Where: Visa is issued at the airport upon arrival in Santa Cruz Be sure to have a valid passport (with at least 6 months before expiration) and any required documentation handy. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out. We're happy to help make your travel as smooth as possible!