Santa Cruz Bolivia

(photo: Basílica de San Lorenzo next to the Plaza in central Santa Cruz Bolivia )

"Travel Guide to Santa Cruz Bolivia"

Santa Cruz, Bolivia lies in the tropical low lands of eastern Bolivia. The city is also known as Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Santa Cruz is by far Bolivia’s most prosperous city and is among the fastest growing, with a population exceeding La Paz in the past ten years.

If arriving to Santa Cruz from the west, such as La Paz, you'll notice that Santa Cruz is not your typical Bolivian city. It is culturally very different from the Andean region around La Paz.

The people of Santa Cruz are known as Cambas and are proud of their success. In Santa Cruz you'll find people of many different backgrounds. You'll see people with European, Arabian, and Japanese backgrounds. Also, there are many poor Andean migrants looking for a better life wearing their traditional costumes that look out of place in the tropical heat.

Santa Cruz is the wealthiest city in Bolivia. The city has continued to grow economically and demographically at a fast rate. Though the city is still dominated with old colonial buildings, you'll find new residential and commercial buildings going up everywhere, as well as big American corporations with offices there.

Attractions - Things to do & See

Tourists use Santa Cruz as a base from which to visit some of its attractions outside the city... read more

City Attractions - Things to do in the City

If your in Santa Cruz for business or don't have time to adventure out of the city, you'll find that the city offers a wide variety of attractions and entertainment within the city.Click Here for some things to do within the city of Santa Cruz

Getting There & Around

Santa Cruz travel tips on how to get to and from Santa Cruz, Bolivia by air, bus, or car. Including information on flights, airfare and buses to and from Santa Cruz. Arrival & Departure information and getting around the city. Also, information on car rental ... read more

Hotels - Where to Sleep

Santa Cruz offers a wide variety of hotels that will suit many different types of travelers, from the 5-star hotel to the budget hotels. Click Here for a list of Hotels in Santa Cruz.

Restaurants - Places to Eat

One of the favorites among tourists is a restaurant called Casa del Camba. The restaurant has amazing food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant's theme takes you back 100 years ago in Santa Cruz, where waiters wear a straw hat, white shirt and black pants. The food is authentic Bolivia cuisine, where you can eat varieties of meat, rice and vegetables ... read more

Nightlife - Entertainment in Santa Cruz

One of the best reasons for visiting Santa Cruz is to experience the delightful diversity of Santa Cruz's nightlife. Read more on Santa Cruz's Nightlife.

Forums - Santa Cruz Bolivia Forum

Ask a question in the Santa Cruz Bolivia Forum and get answers. You can also browse the forum or post travel stories, upload your photos, share your experiences about traveling or living in Bolivia. In addition you can recommend hotels & restaurants that you think other travelers should try or to avoid. Whatever it is, share it! ... read more

Interesting Trivia

• Santa Cruz is the largest city in Bolivia, with a population of about 1.5 million. It is one of the fastest growing cities in South America. City's population has grown by 500,000 in just 10 years.
   
• Santa Cruz is a circular city, with each neighborhood known as a ring or annillo in Spanish.
   
• It is considered the richest city in Bolivia, with resources and infrastructure that currently supplies over 30% of Bolivia's Gross Domestic Product(GDP).
   
• Santa Cruz is famous for its abundance of beautiful women in Bolivia and is a major fashion and modeling hub in Bolivia.
   
• The Spanish language of Bolivia's eastern lowlands such as areas of Santa Cruz, Beni, and Pando is referred to as "Camba Spanish".Their Spanish accent is much different to the Andean region. Camba Spanish uses the word vos instead of tú.