Guide to Santa Cruz BOLIVIA

An Independent Travelers Guide

Time: 1/2—1 Day

Must See Status: 5/5

Here we have begun to list just a FEW of the must see places in Santa Cruz. Make sure you plan enough time to see them all...

The ´Beach´of Santa Cruz. Las Lomas is like a small desert just out of the city and a favourite recreational spot for locals. Great for sandboarding, and swimming you may catch a frog or two or maybe even a snake!

Las Lomas de Arena

Time: 1-2 Days

Must See Status: 5/5

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Espejillos is Spanish for "Little Mirrors". This is one of those amazing spots in nature that captures heart and imigination
Cuadro de texto: Espejillos

Time: 1/2 Day

Must See Status: 5/5

Cotoca is a beautiful town skirting the edge of the city with the essence of the Jesuit Mission Circuit, great to visit to get a feel for the atmosphere without embarking on a 6 day trek.

Cotoca

Time: 2 hrs

Must See Status: 4/5
Cuadro de texto: By the side of the biggest and most important river in the state of Santa Cruz, taste a tradition Bolivian afternoon tea in a very traditional atmosphere.

Rio Pirai

Time: 1/2—1 Day

Must See Status: 4/5

Jesuit architecture, traditional foods, local swimming and fishing make this circuit a must experience in Santa Cruz - do not confine yourself to the city with this tranquility and tradition so close.

Porongo Circuit

Time: 1-4+ Days

Must See Status: 5/5

120km south west of Santa Cruz, beautiful Samaipata is located at the feet of the Andes. If you´re short on time you can see the best in a day from Samaipata or stay a few nights and explore more.

Samaipata

Places to See
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Time: 1/2—1 Day

Must See Status: 4/5

At the other side of Paque Amboro, Buena Vista is home to the best coffee in Santa Cruz. Often overlooked in favour Samaipata here is a fabulous opportunity for travelers to do something different.

Buena Vista

Time: 1-4+ Days

Must See Status: 5/5

The Jesuit Missions form an important part of Bolivia´s history but are often skipped by travellers because of a myth that they are difficult to get to or not worth visiting.

Jesuit Mission Circuit