Top Things to Do in Santa Cruz Department
Things to Do in Santa Cruz Department
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- Rob JamesUnited Kingdom5 contributionsDefinitely worth a visit if you are driving past.
The site has a well organised path along with viewing platforms to see all the site and the incredible views.Written October 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ivo Z2 contributionsNice place! Clean, friendly, beautiful nature and animals. The swimmingpools are a plus. The food was good for a touristic place. Entry fee is a bit expensive for bolivian standards: we payed 160 bs./adult. That includes the park and the swimmingpools.
You can easily spend 5 hours in Guembe. I advice to enter before noon and explore the park with a guide. Don't forget anti-insect spray.Written January 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - keith hChesham, UK1,032 contributionsVery Pleasant Plaza with big trees providing shade , many benches to relax on.
The huge Basilica dominates one side & other sides house cafes & eateries.
Cut up the side of the Basilica to access an open square that hosts various artesans on occasion. A little beyond here is an arcade that houses a few gift shops aimed at tourists.Written October 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GerryBrasilFlorianopolis, SC81 contributionsThe cathedral is a beautiful Spanish colonial style building unusual in that it is mDe with red bricks instead of stone and stucco. Inside the ceiling is made with wood.
The square outside is a beautiful tree lined promenade where people of all ages stroll, sit, talk, relax, and eat ice cream sold by yellow uniformed vendors.Written March 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nelson CSalvador, BA1,234 contributionsSamaipata région in Bolivia is a new wine destination indeed worth visiting. The wineries are friendly and at least two or three are comparable to Chilean wines. Access is rather adventurous, and a trip from Santa Cruz de la Sierra takes almost four hours on a windy road. The landscape is breathtaking reminding me of Capão, Bahia, in Brazil.Written January 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- charles l4 contributionsI went there for 3days/2nights with Nick's adventure tours and my only regret is not opting for 1 or 2 additional days. The highlights were seeing 3 jaguars and 2 pumas and although obviously nobody can guarantee these sighthings it seems hard to believe that anyone could get so unlucky and not see a few large cats in this awesome , remote park. What impressed me most was how completely untouched and healthy nature and animals looked. By far the greatest wildlife experience I've ever had and well worth a few mosquito bites.Written December 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex y ValeBattle, UK11 contributionsThe mall is pretty big, modern and comfortable. The food court is good and the restaurants outside in the boulevard were very nice and not too expensive if you’re a foreign. Cinabon was also very delicious. We’ll come back to this mall again.Written June 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OverlandSoloMenlo Park, CA44 contributionsLa Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, along with its attendant museum, is a must-see if you're in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The church is beautifully restored and has a great museum across the central plaza. I stayed at the very comfortable Gran Hotel Concepcion and ate at Buen Gusto. It's worth the hike from Santa Cruz. The area around the central plaza is clean, well-maintained, and very different from "typical" Bolivia. It may be the best thing to "see" in Santa Cruz.Written July 30, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joe YSanta Cruz, Bolivia28 contributionsThe Lomas de Arena is a nice park where you can spend a few hours playing in the sand. However, even with a 4x4 it can be a bit treacherous. I had to leave the car and walk 2-3km to get there.Written July 6, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Justene M27 contributionsBeautiful spot!! A must see. Quick and easy hike on a well kept path. There’s parking across the road. The red sand at the base of the falls gives the water an amber glow and is shallow enough to walk in.Written December 24, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lavinia RSanta Cruz, Bolivia64 contributionsIt is the perfect place to do rappelling in one or more of the waterfalls. You need to get to El Torno, from there you will drive through 3 rivers and many small "quebradas" so you def need a 4x4 vehicle and I dont recommend to go in rainy season because the road can be very tricky with all the water and mud.
In the top/base of the first waterfall you can do camping.
I went with NEX- which is an adventure company, you can search for it on facebook, the guides were very nice and knew very well the place. It cost me around 350 bolivians with everything includes (transportation from Santa cruz, food and equipment)
very nice experience! beautiful pictures and memories!Written March 30, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - christine r1 contributionThe agency replied quickly to our trek project, in one day we were gone. Professional people, excellent vegetrian food, cosy accomodation and a local guide rich of knowledge to share. We have enjoyed very much and would recommend it. All what you sign is what you get.Written March 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz Department
- The top attractions to visit in Santa Cruz Department are: See all attractions in Santa Cruz Department on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Santa Cruz Department according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Guembe
- Centro Ecologico Cuevas
- Parque Lomas de Arena
- Jardin de las Delicias
- Jardin Botanico Santa Cruz
- The most popular things to do in Santa Cruz Department with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: See all kid friendly things to do in Santa Cruz Department on Tripadvisor