Santa Cruz Attractions:

Bolivia Santa Cruz Attractions And Things To Do

Santa Cruz is one of the most tropical cities I have never visit. First founded in 1561. Is Bolivia’s largest city with 1.5 million people and the best city to visit during your holidays to Bolivia. Santa Cruz is also known as Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The city originally served as a supplier of rice, cotton and fruits for the rest Spain's South American colony. Santa Cruz originally lay 220 km east of its current location, on the shores of the Piraí river. But, by the end of the 16th century, the city was moved to its present position, 50 km east of the Cordillera Oriental foothills. Unlike La Paz, Santa Cruz doesn't have so much history or a charming historic area. Santa Cruz is also looks more like a Meditaranian place lost in the tropical jangle and certainly is not where you’ll find the Bolivia you see in pictures.

But you will find many interesting places attractions and things to do in Santa Cruz. It’s worth spending a few days here, wandering the city’s streets and eating at the many international restaurants.

Santa Cruz Attractions: Things To Do Santa Cruz

Plaza 24 de Septiembre
September 24th square is the center of the city life and is the Ideal place for relaxing and watching sloths hanging in the tall trees. September 24th of 1810 is the date that the revolutionary board was settled, and decided to fight against the Spaniard crown. There is also a monument of Ignacio Warnes, an Argentinian service-man who died fighting against realists. In September 24th square you’ll also find all of government buildings, many stores and souvenir shops, banks, and other centuries-old buildings.

Santa Cruz Cathedral
The Santa Cruz cathedral is a masterpiece of architectural located on the September 24th square, the cathedral dates back to the early 1600's. Is known as Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo. Santa Cruz’s cathedral was not completed until the mid-19th century. Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo is city’s most iconic sight. A visit to the church is must and Inside there are impressive examples of silver and wood work.

Parque El Arenal
The Parque El Arenal is very famous for the people of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The park is home to Santa Cruz’s Ethnographic Museum, located, on corner of Calle Cabellero, the museum have a lot of artifacts from the many ethnic groups that inhabited the eastern part of Bolivia. This popular park has also an artificial lake with an island. On Parque El Arenal you will also find a lot of small classic Bolivian shops.

Avenida Monsenor Rivero
One of the most popular streets in Santa Cruz Bolivia is Avenida Monsenor Rivero. This street hosts a line of cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. Here you can sit outside to enjoy the ambiance and have a drink or diner. Avenida Monseñor Rivero located near downtown, beginning at the Cristo statue on the 2nd ring, and ending at the municipal library on the first ring. In general Avenida Monseñor Rivero is the best place to start your evening during your holidays in Santa Cruz.

Mercado Lo Posso Market
One of the best way to explore Bolivia's  culture is the Mercado Lo Posso. Mercado Lo Posso is the best market I have see during my travels to Bolivia. Is not so many Gringos there, and the colors, sounds and aromas, is give in you the feeling that you are really in Bolivia. Here you can find everything you need in very good price. In Mercado Lo Posso Market they sell almost everything, shoes, mobiles, food, herbs and clothes. The  Mercado Lo Posso market is separate in 3 streets. This central market is not just a place to buy produce, it is a cultural experience.