Santa Cruz de la Sierra is one of Bolivia's major cities, home to around 1,831,434 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Climb the church tower
Plaza 24 de Septiembre
Climb the church tower
Plaza 24 de Septiembre
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Local favourites
El Aljibe
4 blocks from the central square, on the corner between Potosí and Ñuflo de Chavez. Very good place to try delicious Camba food in a beautif
Design Center
There is a big food court with a lot of fast-food options: from vegetarian salads to Argentine-style grilled steaks. Inside the mall, you ca
Los Lomitos
A delicious steakhouse offering a mix of traditional Argentine and Bolivian cuisine for a good price.
Fridolin
A lovely pastry and coffee bistro that has excellent desserts. The savory food is however not-that-great and very expensive (Bs 30 for a ver
Alexander's Cafe
A slightly pricey but delicious café that offers good food (including vegetarian options) and fair trade coffee. Like Starbucks, it's a grea
Yogenfruz
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Turista
Clean place in centro near the First Ring. Breakfast, good wifi. Cheaper than other offerings in centro, though maybe not quite as nice.
Hotel Tropical Inn
Blocks northwest of main plaza. Tel: 334-6666. Probably the best value 3-star hotel in central Santa Cruz. Clean, large wood-paneled rooms w
Hotel Copacabana
Tel: . Across the street from Amazonas and Bibosi. Friendly staff, clean and modern rooms with cable TV and WiFi throughout. Rooms are small
Hotel Viru Viru
A bit run-down, entire place needs sprucing up. Supposedly has WiFi. "Breakfast" included, offerings of which are typically gone by 8:30AM.
Hotel Lido
Hotel Lido offers single room, double room, triple room, family room, matrimonial room and suite with air-conditioning, cable TV and interne