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Things to Do  

Things to do around Santa Cruz - Buenavista

Things to do around Santa Cruz - Buenavista, Santa Cruz

 krisla234 Says:  About 100 km from Santa Cruz is a town called Buenavista. You can easily take a taxi run from the old bus terminal in the street of Isos or a bus from the Av. Banzer and third anillo.Buenavista makes a great weekend break. The nature allows coffee plantation tours, trekking... 

Ecological Park Yvaga Guazu

Ecological Park Yvaga Guazu, Santa Cruz

 DorieninBolivia Says:  If you are staying some days in Santa Cruz, a visit to the ecological park Yvaga Guazu might be nice. It is just outside of the city and it is a great place to get to know about the plants and trees which you will later find on your trip to Amboró National Park (which you... 

Do not miss the Jardin...

Do not miss the Jardin..., Santa Cruz

 K1W1 Says:  I'm not at all a fan of zoos, probably because I've been spoiled and seen many natural habitats where the zoo animals come from. However, the Jardin Zoologico provides an environment similar to the resident?s natural habitat and given the poverty of the country, they have... 

Hotels  

Los Tajibos Hotel And Conv Ctr

 4 Reviews and 54 Opinions  Hotel super bonito y con el mejor Bloody Mary de Bolivia -cura el chaqui a primera hora los... 

Camino Real Hotel

 1 Review and 36 Opinions  US$ 140.00 I stayed here and it is really nice, it is located in Equipetrol (fun neighborhood!). It... 

Restaurants  

Leyla´s Center: Cheap and delicious!

Leyla´s Center: Cheap and delicious!, Santa Cruz

 nataliamazneva Says:  Cheap, light, delicious! U have to go there to taste the food in this arabian-egyptian restaurant. At friday i saw the Alf leyla wa leyla Show of bellydancing (1001 nights) , espectacular! U have to see it. What the bellydancer!!! BeefstrogonoffFeijoadaChancho (pork) 

Mercado Florida: Breakfast in the market - Petit-dej au marche

Mercado Florida: Breakfast in the market - Petit-dej au marche, Santa Cruz

 Maillekeul Says:  Unbelievable breakfast : for only 4.5 bolivianos (about 0.7 USD) you will eat a huge fruit salad with any milked juice you want, a great coffee and a nice empanada...Incroyable petit-dej : pour seulement 4.5 bolivianos (environ 0.7 USD) vous mangerez une enorme salade de... 

Nightlife  

Marea: Best drinks in town, in a very nice place

Marea: Best drinks in town, in a very nice place, Santa Cruz

 CPJM Says:  Very nice to sit and just watch who goes by. Located in the famous boulevard "Monseñor Rivero".As much as I like all the drinks they serve, I love the food. I recommend first "Calamares fritos" and afterwards "Picaña". Casual, but well dressed!!! Don't forget they say the... 

Santa Cruz is the capital of...

Santa Cruz is the capital of..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Santa Cruz is the capital of fun! Check out all the choices of clubs, bar, restaurants and pubs with live music along Avenida San Martin in trendy Equipetrol. If you are in the coffee mood check out the Cafes along Avenida Monseñor Rivero, sit outside and enjoy the ambiance.... 

Transportation  

Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s main...

Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s main..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s main transportation hub. You can fly in and out of Santa Cruz directly from Miami, Mexico, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Panama, Caracas, Bogota, Lima, Cuzco, Asuncion, Montevideo, Manaos, Cordoba, Jujuy, Salta, Arica, Santiago and La Paz.... 

Bus companies: Bolivar offers...

Bus companies: Bolivar offers..., Santa Cruz

 Ken2NYC Says:  Bus companies: Bolivar offers a good ride, but bus windows do not close completely making for a drafty ride at night. Also, they promise they will make stops for food, etc. but they do not always make the stops they promise. 

Local Customs  

Cruceño Traditions Day

Cruceño Traditions Day, Santa Cruz

 ines2003 Says:  celebrates the traditions of this tropical region on the last Sunday of August with a festival featuring traditional games and typical "cruceño" food, dances and music. Most interesting, however, is why "cambas" began to celebrate this day. Thus the customs of Santa Cruz... 

Visit the local markets...

Visit the local markets..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Visit the local markets specially “Las Siete Calles”, “Los Pozos” y “Mercado Nuevo”. They are all in “El Centro” and are relatively save. “La Ramada” is probably the largest market and is quite a culture shock for any body from abroad. He you have to be a little more... 

Warnings and Dangers  

In Cochabamba beware of a fake...

In Cochabamba beware of a fake..., Santa Cruz

 Miki2002 Says:  In Cochabamba beware of a fake policeman searching you for drugs and false dollar bills. He leaves the small bills in the wallet and takes away the big ones.In Santa Cruz take care of unknown people who share drinks with you, mixing them with tranquilizers and rob your... 

Carry you passport at all...

Carry you passport at all..., Santa Cruz

 Turco Says:  Carry you passport at all time, Bolivian policemen sometimes harass tourists so they can get some bribe. Make sure to keep your documents in a very save place at all times and make copies of it before going to Bolivia. 

Tourist Traps  

international buses

international buses, Santa Cruz

 ines2003 Says:  I already i had bought the return toward Argentina, in a shipping company that is not known, but was but lit cheaper and this in the same one estation, half an hour before leaving, they tell me q the bus themselves breack and that not go out. they returned me the money, but... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  The night life is fun here, take nice close to go out, most guys will do just fine with khakis, a nice shirt and shoes (not snikers). During the day something fresh, it is subtropical and it can get pretty hot. If you go to the rain forest, make sure to take boots of track... 

Packing List

Packing List, Santa Cruz

 Turco Says:  Bring some waterproof package, in Santa Cruz it often rains at the least expected moment. While in the city wear either sandals or walking shoes. In the countryside wear hiking boots. If you go to the Rain Forest bring with you plenty of mosquito repellent and make sure... 

Off The Beaten Path  

visit Museum of Art & History

visit Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz

 ines2003 Says:  The Regional History Museum (Museo de Historial Regional) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia houses archeological pieces uncovered during the excavation of the Bolivia-Brazil pipeline in the late 1990's. It also contains a library and document archive dating as far back as 1600.... 

Espejillos is a small resort...

Espejillos is a small resort..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Espejillos is a small resort and campsite 20 minutes west of Santa Cruz crossing the Piraí River. This is a little paradise in the middle of the rainforest. Check out more pictures of Espejillos in my travelogues! 

Favorites  

Santa Cruz downtown “El...

Santa Cruz downtown “El..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Santa Cruz downtown “El Centro” has preserved its colonial taste. The Plaza in the middle of El Centro is surrounded by well preserved building of colonial stile.In the Centro you should visit the Cathedral and the museum inside of it (Museo Catedralicio), “Casa de la... 

Aside from El Centro, Santa...

Aside from El Centro, Santa..., Santa Cruz

 witou Says:  Aside from El Centro, Santa Cruz is a modern city with a lot of green everywhere.One of the cool places to go outside of the Centro is the area around Avenida Monseñor Rivero between the Cristo monument and the palace of justice (building in the picture). On this boulevard... 

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