Hi,
I've been backpacking around the world for a year. I'm now looking for a place in Bolivia where I would just stay for 3-4 months (till the European winter is over :-) ) starting in December 2011. The place I am imaging:
- smaller laid-back town or even a village with a pleasant climate during December - March (15 - 30 degrees Celsius, not much rain)
- safe, at least reasonably safe for South America, somewhere where you can walk around in the night
- I don't want to stay right in any touristy destination or in a big nightlife hot-spot, but still want to be able to easily (within 5-20 km, in the day as well as night) get to a nightlife, meet people (locals and tourists) on some weekends and supplies (market - supermarket), so maybe some small place close to a bigger town???
- possibly no Malaria area (I don't want to be taking the pills)
My idea is to rent a cheap (100 - 200USD) apartment / private room or anything like that with a kitchen and internet (need to work online everyday). I'm not looking for a luxury or any big attractions around, but rather laid-back and cheap.
Your suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Jan
Place to hang out in Bolivia for 3-4 months
Hi and welcome to the forum Jan!
I would suggest you to post an advert in the accommodation section of Bolivia classifieds.
It could help 
Regards
Armand
Casa Dr. Hugo Flores in Camiri.
unofficially open while parts are still under renovation.
its a bed and breakfast.
[email protected]
they rent to international customers. this is probably what you are looking for.
Well, this was a long time ago, but for the next person who comes along... Samaipata is just the place - rustic, cheap and civilized. Also, plenty of europeans who have settled in, but not at all touristy. Decent nightlife as long as you are looking for more of a bar/drinking scene, not so much dancing. And, since it's a little bit into the mountains, there's not much malaria.
Hi laurielf - thank you for the sharing of information and that's very nice of you but please note that this thread here is a bit old.. so i reckon you start a fresh topic with all your information or questions on the Bolivia Forum please 
