Santa Cruz de la Sierra Attractions

Santa Cruz is the largest city in Bolivia and the city offers many things to do. It is a great destination that has some good attractions in Bolivia that most travelers don't know of. Below is a list of attractions and sights in the Santa Cruz area.

1.     El Fuerte de Samaipata

Visit the Inca ruins in Samaipata about a 2 hours drive from Santa Cruz through the lush green foothills of the Andean Mountains, where you'll see incredible scenery on the way. It is also near Valleygrande, the place where Che Guevara had his revolution and was executed.

2.     Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos

 If your interests are 16th & 17th century history, visit the beautiful, historical churches on the Jesuit Missions tour. The tour focuses on colonial art, religion, culture, history, and is set in numerous small towns of the tropical lowlands of eastern Bolivia.

3.     Cotoca

Located about 18 Km east from the city of Santa Cruz is a small town known for the Virgin of Cotoca. This is a great town to spend a half-day and visit the sacred church and see some local handcrafted items.

4.     Amboro National Park

It is about a three hour drive northwest of Santa Cruz just off the main road to Cochahamba, where you'll find abundant wildlife and one of the most pristine and diverse habitats in the world.

5.     El Pantanals

 

El Pantanals is the world's largest wetland and has the world's richest collection of aquatic plant. It spreads across Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. You can go on exiting boat tour excursions through the Pantanals to spot countless wildlife.

6.     Noel Kempff National Park

 Visit this National Park located about 250 miles (400 Km) northeast of Santa Cruz. You'll discover amazing scenery in this diverse region of the Amazon rainforest, with abundant wildlife such as exotic birds, caimans, pink river dolphins, monkeys, etc..

If you ever visit Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra should be included in your must-see list. The city guarantees you a memorable stay. Talking about the places of accommodation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, you can easily find where to stay. Hotels in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are not so cheap, but to be pretty sure it is better to contact the chosen hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra directly. If you want to make a reservation, it is advisable to make it online. You will receive a prompt answer.