How to Get from Viru Viru International Airport to Buganvillas Hotel Suites & Spa

Viru Viru International Airport is north of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in the municipality of Warnes. The airport is 17–21 km from the city centre, and the drive to Buganvillas Hotel Suites & Spa takes about 43 minutes.

Buganvillas Suites is at Av. Roca y Coronado No. 901, Santa Cruz; you can browse the suites at Buganvillas Hotel Suites & Spa.

You can choose among a taxi, a ride requested through an app, a hotel shuttle or a minibus. The best fit depends on your preferred pickup arrangement and whether you want a direct ride or are comfortable using a public route.

Airport taxi

Radio Móvil Viru Viru taxis use ranks next to the terminals and operate 24 hours a day. The Asociación de Taxis Viru Viru also advertises airport transfers around the clock, with booking by WhatsApp or direct call.

Its listed vehicles include a standard car for four passengers with room for two large and two small bags, and a luxury station wagon for four passengers with room for four large and four small bags.

NAABOL provides a taxi-fare map for Santa Cruz. Ask the taxi service for the price and confirm the destination before setting off.

App-based ride

Uber lets riders request an on-demand trip from VVI or book with Uber Reserve up to 90 days ahead. Pickup directions appear in the app and may vary, so follow the instructions shown for your ride.

Hotel shuttle

A hotel listing says an airport shuttle is available 24 hours for a surcharge. Confirm availability, the charge and how to arrange pickup with Buganvillas Suites before your flight.

Line 135 minibus

Line 135 minibuses run between Viru Viru and El Trompillo airports, passing Cristo Redentor and Plaza Principal 24 de Septiembre. The service takes about 30 minutes and runs every 20 minutes from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm. Verify the service before relying on it for the hotel transfer.

Confirm the fare, pickup point and destination directly with your chosen transport provider. For an airport taxi, check where the taxi rank is operating and agree on the hotel destination.

For a pre-booked transfer, confirm the pickup preference and vehicle capacity; the taxi association’s booking service allows you to select a vehicle, date, time and pickup preference. If you use an app, check the live pickup directions in the app rather than assuming the meeting point.

To compare public and private options for getting around after arrival, use this guide to how to get around Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Check-in at Buganvillas Suites starts at 3:00 PM, and the hotel listing says it is available anytime after that. Early check-in is subject to availability and a fee, so contact the hotel if you expect to arrive before the standard start time.

Allow for the approximately 43-minute drive from VVI, then factor in your own time for leaving the airport and reaching your ride. If you land outside your planned pickup window, confirm with the transport provider that the arrangement still works.

Before you go: Transport schedules, fares, pickup instructions and shuttle availability can change. Check the official site of the transport operator or contact the hotel before you travel.