Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Bolivia · Llanos · 416 m
Description
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia's largest city and the country's economic center. Located in the subtropical lowlands, the metropolis is known for its wide ring roads, the colonial Plaza 24 de Septiembre, its vibrant culinary scene, and its year-round warm climate. Santa Cruz blends its colonial heritage with modern business districts, shopping malls, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle that contrasts sharply with Bolivia's Andean regions. As the country's main air transport hub, it also serves as the gateway to the Bolivian Amazon, the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, and the archaeological site of El Fuerte de Samaipata.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Plaza 24 de Septiembre & Metropolitan Cathedral
- Lomas de Arena Regional Park
- Amboró National Park(Day trip)
- Noel Kempff Mercado Natural History Museum
- Sacred Art Museum
- Arenal Park
- Guembé Biocenter
- Botanical Garden of Santa Cruz
- Municipal Zoo
- Artecampo Artisan Market
- Ventura Mall
- Equipetrol district
- Nightlife & dining scene
- Lomas de Arena Sandboarding
- Samaipata(Day trip)
- El Fuerte de Samaipata (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Refugio Los Volcanes(Day trip)
- Espejillos Waterfalls(Day trip)
- Cotoca Basilica(Day trip)
- Road trips to the Amazon region
Getting there
- Airports:
- VVI
- Train stations:
- Santa Cruz