B&B Casa Juarez

Our room was cozy, clean, and thoughtfully set up, with a fridge/freezer, bath and beach towels, an umbrella, water bottles, and a beer for the adults. It opened onto the courtyard and pool, which was heated, spotless, and in great condition. My toddler called the courtyard “nice and cozy” and wanted to jump in right away. We used the pool every day, and it was lovely to have it just outside our door. When I mentioned that my daughter kept slipping on the tile, Silvana quickly brought towels for us to lay down. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, and other bathroom items were good quality too. I don’t think the photos do the place justice. Silvana was so considerate before and during our visit. She emailed ahead to ask about our arrival and party size, answered the doorbell promptly when we arrived, helped me bring in my luggage as I was traveling alone with a 2 year old, and showed me to the private parking spot. She checked in to see if I needed anything else, and was happy to help with questions. We also chatted with the other guests, which made the place feel like a little family away from home. Breakfast was amazing, and clearly took a lot of time and care. I asked Silvana to make less food on the following days so we wouldn’t waste any. Across the street there’s an organic grocery store that makes sandwiches, plus a smoothie shop and a cute cafe down the block. It’s a relaxed area with Berkeley vibes. The waterfront is about a 5 minute walk, and this stretch of the malecon, the coastal path, is quieter. Azuelo is a wonderful restaurant nearby, with excellent seafood and fresh ingredients like sashimi, seaweed, and fish. The walk to the other end takes about 10 minutes at a slow pace. Roads and paths aren’t stroller friendly, so I carried my tired toddler in a hiking backpack. Silvana had helped another guest arrange a whale shark tour, with pickup included. They paid 1800 pesos ($102 USD), compared with >2400 pesos ($135) through Viator without pickup, sad face. My toddler and I loved our stay and would be happy to come back to La Paz. Thank you, Silvana, for making it so cozy and memorable.