Hotel Museo Cayara | Hotel in Santa Lucía

Name: Hotel Museo Cayara
Address: Tomas Frias Province, Potosi, Bolivia, BO
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $264 per night
Rating: 9.4

9.4 (27 Reviews) | 7 Bathrooms 27 Guests

Tomas Frias Province Hotel | Hotel Museo Cayara

Hotel in Tomas Frias Province, Santa Lucía

Located in Santa Lucía, 13 miles from New Bus Terminal Potosi, Hotel Museo Cayara provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a patio. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Museo Cayara also have free WiFi, while some have a mountain view. All guest rooms feature a closet. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. You can play table tennis at Hotel Museo Cayara. Victor Agustin Ugarte Stadium is 13 miles from the hotel, while Central Station is 14 miles away.

Hotel Museo Cayara is located in Santa Lucía.

This 15 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 27 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Santa Lucía and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this StayAndPlay.com place in Santa Lucía. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Unique Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Policies

Check-in The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy Free cancellation

Pet Policy Pets are not allowed

Other Policy Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

KM 25 Ruta a Oruro Cayara - Potosi, Santa Lucía, 0591, Bolivia

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Apr 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Family With Children

Travel Purpose: leisure

Lajos, Switzerland

Mar 18, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: This property is located about 45 minutes from Potosi, down into a valley so you are a bit lower elevation than Potosi (around 11000'). I was the only one staying at the property. Rodrigo is the manager and the waiter and the museum tour guide! He is very kind and speaks English well. He was able to arrange my transfer to Uyuni with a stop in Potosi for the museum. The property itself is beautiful and very peaceful. There is no noise of cars or a city and it is pitch black at night. The room I had was quite large, with a separate sitting area. They had tea and a kettle, which was great! A container of water was left (presumably filtered). The bed was comfortable and there was a heater in the room. The bathroom was large with plenty of space for toiletries and they had shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. Hot water took a few minutes to come, but was very good. Wifi speed was very good (over 100 mbps) so I could get some work done. Cell service was also fine. The museum tour was fascinating. I had dinner and it was tasty, the beef was tender. No wine by the glass though. Breakfast was made-to-order eggs, fruit, yogurt, cereals, breads, cheeses. Overall, I highly recommend this for a nice step into the past and a peaceful location.

Negative: I'm trying to be critical, but it was all really good. Maybe just a minor note that there weren't a lot of plugs for devices, but that is minor.

Summary: Amazing history, friendly staff, and a peaceful break in your hectic vacation

Naomi, USA

Oct 31, 2025 07:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Very interesting atmosphere (an old hacienda preserved like a museum – Bolivia's first, where you can take a guided tour of the authentically preserved rooms: library, bedrooms, dining room, chamber with weapons and military clothing, e.g. belonging to President Sucre, chapel). Located in a very beautiful mountain landscape, approx. 30 minutes' drive from the centre of Potosí. Beautiful drive through gorges. The rooms are cosy (with authentic old furniture) and pleasantly temperature-controlled (with radiators). The beds and blankets are very good. The shower was hot and intense. All rooms are very clean. Breakfast and dinner were fine but not outstanding in terms of creativity and taste.

Negative: Due to technical issues, it was not possible to pay by credit card. A direct bank transfer had to be made instead. The entire process ultimately took approximately one hour. So please note: allow plenty of time for this if necessary.

Summary: Beautiful museum with overnight accommodation :)

Birgit, Germany

Feb 15, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: A wonderful, memorable, unique stay. Our room (superior suite) was spacious, clean, quiet, and nicely decorated. The staff is kind, welcoming, responsive, and helpful: they organized all of our transportation in advance and even arranged for us to store our luggage in Potosí while we explored the city for a few hours. It does take ~45 minutes to arrive from the city center by taxi, but the drive is gorgeous. The hotel is at the head of a tranquil verdant valley one would not expect just outside of the bustling city of Potosí. I say this place is a luxury, not for five star amenities, but in the context of Bolivia and its history. The property has been owned by the same family for generations and it has notable history and an incredible collection of valuable art, furnishing, and objects (hence being a museum, of which they offer a ~1 hour tour). The beautiful setting alone is priceless (they even have their own spring with pure water!). With ~500 years of history, Cayara is surely one of the most unique and interesting places you can stay in Bolivia. Completely to our surprise, we were also able to tour the small dairy farm next door (also owned by the family which owns the hotel-museum) and have their delicious ice cream and popsicles—try the copoazu, maracuya, and pistachio!

Negative: This hotel could be perfect with attention to a few details. The windows in our room could be renovated so that they can be easily opened to enjoy the cooling fresh air and views (only two of our three windows opened about halfway). Transparency of prices: there were some discrepancies in what Booking told me I would pay for both the room rate and dinners, which of course can happen but it is always a little frustrating. The dinners were of pretty good quality but a little pricey relative to other meals in Bolivia and our expectations (almost $20 per dinner instead of $12, as was posted on Booking at the time). I didn’t contest the value because we had a wonderful stay, and because 13% VAT apparently must be applied to the room rate when paying by credit card. This is something I understood from another one of our hotels in Bolivia, but it was not explicit on Cayara’s Booking page at the time of our booking/stay.

Summary: Enchanting countryside luxury

Wade, USA

Jan 18, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: An excellent museum hotel. It is clean, spacious with great staff and free parking. The area is beautiful. Highly recommended.

Negative: no

Weigen, USA

Aug 9, 2024 07:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Extended Group

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Amazing place , living history by maintaining the house and farm in a way you can see what it was like in the 16/17tb centuries , and understand the importance of engineering and technology in Bolivia's recent past and future .

Negative: Nothing : it's a 25km drive from Potosí but into beautiful and fascinating scenery .

Summary: Fabulous - a world away from tourist trails .

Sean, United Kingdom

Feb 18, 2024 08:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: We absolutely loved our three nights at Hotel Cayara. Staying at this beautiful, historic hacienda was a highlight of our trip. We would love to come back. We enjoyed wandering around the gardens and took a hike past the waterfall to what is called the "city of rocks." It was absolutely beautiful. The location is very peaceful and serene. I absolutely look forward to returning. The breakfast was a nice spread, with fresh eggs and homemade cheese. We had dinner at the hacienda two nights, everything was delicious. The staff went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable. We recommend taking the museum tour of the house, and we learned it has so many interesting historical objects and seeing the older rooms and library was a treat. This is a very very special place. We took a day trip to Potosi. We took a city tour and asked to go to the entrance of a mine, without going in. It was very interesting learning the important history of Potosi and Cayara!

Summary: Wonderful historic hacienda!

Claire, USA

Dec 3, 2023 08:00:00 AM

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: This is a special place, not to be missed if good fortune brings you to Bolivia. An excellently maintained original hacienda, with outstanding small museum/chapel, it maintains the ambience of the colonial ruling families lifestyle. The setting at the end of an isolated valley itself is an experience. It is truly unique. English limited.

Negative: That long dirt road approach and isolated location has its price- 40 minutes travel to Potosi and Bs.100. The food is adequate, but not first in your memory. (Cross cultural cooking can always be dicey) if possible, have your lunch/dinner at Tenedor de La Plata (Silver Fork) in Potosi.

Summary: Unique, memorable, off the beaten track

stuart, USA

FAQ's

Is this Hotel Museo Cayara pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Hotel Museo Cayara?

Check-in time for Hotel Museo Cayara starts counting from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Hotel Museo Cayara have a swimming pool?

No, this Hotel Museo Cayara does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Hotel Museo Cayara?

Best-rates for the Hotel Museo Cayara starts from $264 per night with includes Child Friendly, Parking, View, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Restaurant, Bar, Designated Smoking Area, Guest Services, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Internet, Laundry, Security/Safety, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Hotel Museo Cayara a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Hotel Museo Cayara wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Hotel Museo Cayara has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Hotel Museo Cayara?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Hotel Museo Cayara indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Hotel Museo Cayara?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Hotel Museo Cayara are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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US $264