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Santa Cruz (or Santa Cruz de la Sierra) is the second most populous city in Bolivia, and the capital of the department of Santa Cruz. It is considered the most economically prosperous city in the country. In contrast to La Paz and the other major Bolivian cities located high in the Andes, Santa Cruz lies at an altitude of 416 meters, and its climate is distinctly tropical.

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History

The People

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Environment

Wildlife

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Getting There & Away Edit

Air

Viru Viru International Airport is Bolivia’s largest airport, and a hub for national carrier LAB. Major airlines have daily flights to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, mainly from La Paz (about 4 flights per day: early in the morning, in the afternoon, early in the evening and late in the night). From Cochabamba (about 2 flights per day). Flights to international cities is also daily (Sao Paulo, Brasil - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Lima, Peru - etc. there are daily flights) Bus and Train Stations, Airports, Airline Offices etc.

Boat

Bus

Train

Getting About Edit

Buses

Car and Bicycle rental

Taxis

By Foot

Maps & Orientation Edit

Orientation

Maps

Sights Edit

Santa Cruz hosts one of the most famous soccer academy in the world. "Academia de Futbol Tahuichi Aguilera". Their unique and original way of training young soccer players to become professionals in the future. They train in rivers and ran through mountains of sand. Young players from all over the world come to this academy to experience its training method.

Activities Edit

Nearby Edit

There is a bus to Cochabamba, takes 10 hours, for 30 or 40 Bolivianos.

Events & Festivals Edit

Accommodation Edit

Budget

There are some hotels close to the bus terminal, which is a bit further away from the center:

• Residencial 7 de Mayo, double rooms for 60 Bolivianos.
• Hotel Suecia, double rooms starting at 80 Bolivianos.
• Jodanga Backpackers Hostel. www.jodanga.com

Intermediate

Luxury

Food Edit

There are several good and bigger restaurants in the north of the city. Look for the small jesus statute on your tourist maps, most of them are in the Avenida Monseñór Rivero. Another good tip for small snacks and eating are the Cafeterias, Cake- and Icestores in the Avenida Ayacucho (more or less the corner España) - Dumbo is quite good.

There are two vegetarian restaurants to be found in one single street. The service isn´t great, but hardcore veggies will be happy there.

Going Out Edit

Avenida Busch is a good place to start a longer night. There are several Pubs there and you are still close to the center. A during-the-week runner is the Irish Pub at the main Plaza.

Equipetrol is the party place, try any club or disco there.

Av. Monseñor Rivero is a popular boulevard if you want a coffee or a drink.

Shopping Edit

General Information Edit

Banks, Money Exchange & ATMs

Embassies, Consulates and Immigration Offices

Tourist Information & Travel Agencies

Internet Access

A good internet cafe is at the corner of Avenida Cañoto and Buenos Aires. Its hyperfast, air conditioned and cheap.

Telephone

Cheap call centers can be found everywhere in the city. Tel Viva use communication over the internet and carge therefore only 0.50 bolivianos/minute.

Book Exchanges

Left Luggage

Medical Services

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