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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, often simply referred to as Santa Cruz, is the capital of the Santa Cruz department in eastern Bolivia. Located on the Pirai River in eastern Bolivia, the city of Santa Cruz and its surrounding metropolitan area house over 70% of the department's population, making it one of the fastest-growing cities globally. Santa Cruz is Bolivia's most significant business hub and the top choice for migrants from across the country. Santa Cruz boasts a diverse range of cultural and art spaces, from natural history and religious art to the latest contemporary art. The city also has a burgeoning young art market. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Raul Otero Reiche House of Culture • Noel Kempff Mercado Natural History Museum • Lieutenant General German Busch Becerra National History Museum • National and Regional Museum and Archive • Guarani Museum • Cathedral Museum of Sacred Art • Museum of Art and Archaeology • Museum of Independence • Museum of Contemporary Art • Manzana Uno (art center) • Santa Cruz Cultural Center • Simon I. Patiño Cultural Center • Spanish Cooperation Training Centre • Feliciana Rodriguez Cultural Center • Franco German Cultural Center • Axioma Art Gallery • Kiosko Gallery • Bhuo Blanco Gallery • Guembe Biocenter

Recommended airport

Viru Viru Intl (VVI)

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Nearby destinations

La Belgica a 28.07 km

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Rendez-vous en Bolivie 2027

10 Destinations 12 Nights

Destinations

Santa Cruz de la Sierra · Sucre · Potosi · Sucre · Uyuni · Sierra Gorda · Conca · San Pedro de Quemes · Uyuni · La Paz · Uyuni · La Paz · Copacabana · La Paz · Copacabana · La Paz · Coroico · La Paz · Coroico · La Paz · Santa Cruz de la Sierra