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Bolivia

Santa Cruz / Tropical paradise without the palm trees.

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Inti Raymi festival and warm weather. 🎵🌞💃

🎉
january

Visit for the colorful Water Festival, with street parties and music. 🎉🌊

🎭
february

Carnaval is in full swing with parades and dancing through the city! 🎭🎉

🌡️
march

Take a relaxing dip in natural hot springs while enjoying the cooler weather. 🌡️💆

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april

Experience the Holy Week processions, a deeply ingrained Bolivian tradition. 🙏🏽🕯️

🌳
may

Enjoy the warmer weather and explore the stunning nearby national parks. 🌳🍃

🌞
june

Witness the Inti Raymi festival honoring the solstice with music, dance, and food. 🎵🌞

🏄🏽‍♂️
july

Escape the winter blues and hit the sunny beaches for surfing and tanning. 🏄🏽‍♀️☀️

🇧🇴
august

Experience the Bolivian Independence Day celebrations with fireworks and parades. 🎇🇧🇴

🌼
september

See the beautiful flowers in bloom and participate in the grape harvest. 🍇🌼

👻
october

Tour the city with a spooky twist with Halloween events and ghost tours. 👻🕯️

💀
november

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with colorful ofrendas and traditional food. 🌺💀

🎁
december

Join in the Christmas festivities with lights, markets, and plenty of holiday cheer. 🎄🎁

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping and economic situation in Santa Cruz is moderately priced. You can find good deals and bargains if you know where to look, but it's not super cheap nor extremely expensive.

Check out the local markets for unique souvenirs and handmade crafts at reasonable prices. Avoid tourist traps and high-end stores for the best deals.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

for exploring the city and nearby attractions

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

for exploring the city and nearby attractions

Santa Cruz is a popular destination for its diverse culture, delicious cuisine, and proximity to national parks and historical sites.

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited bandwidth in some areas

good Availability

Widespread coverage, but occasional outages

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate sidewalks

LGBTQ tolerated

Quite accepting

Cat heaven with endless mouse-chasing opportunities. Sunbathing guaranteed! Don't forget to lick your paws after trying the hot sauce!

Watch out for the purring llamas and the meowing monkeys. Cat-walking is a must in the lush parks and plazas!

Things to do

The mainstream

🚡👀🍽️
Teleférico
🐾🏃‍♀️🐶
Parque Urbano Central
🎨🎭🌃
Centro de la Cultura Plurinacional
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Jardín Botánico
🐾🌴☀️
Plaza 24 de Septiembre

The mainstream

🚡👀🍽️
Teleférico

For a bird's-eye view of Santa Cruz, hop on this cable car that connects the city with the nearby hills. The vista point at the top offers panoramic views and a restaurant. Bring your camera and a headscarf!

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🐾🏃‍♀️🐶
Parque Urbano Central

Cats who love to run and play will have a blast here! This large park has sports fields, playgrounds, a skate park, and even a dog park. Don't forget a frisbee and water bowl!

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🎨🎭🌃
Centro de la Cultura Plurinacional

This impressive cultural center, housed in a restored colonial building, hosts exhibitions, concerts, and art workshops. The rooftop terrace offers great views of the city!

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🌸🌺🦋
Jardín Botánico

Cat-nature lovers shouldn't miss this beautiful park, which boasts over 1500 plant species, a butterfly sanctuary, and even a lake with ducks and swans. Purrfect for an afternoon nap!

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🐾🌴☀️
Plaza 24 de Septiembre

This central square, surrounded by classic colonial architecture and palm trees, is perfect for cat-watching and sunbathing. Don't miss the beautiful cathedral and the ice cream vendors!

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Off the beaten path

1
The Kitty Koffeehouse
2
Scratchpost Saloon
3
Whisker's Workshop
4
Purrfect Park
5
The Cat's Lair

Off the beaten path

1
The Kitty Koffeehouse

A cafe full of feline friends who will happily keep you company while you sip your latte. Comfy couches and lots of purring. ☕️😽🛋️

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Scratchpost Saloon

A bar with a quirky, cat-themed decor. Great drinks and music, plus an outdoor patio for warm nights. 🍸🎶😸

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Whisker's Workshop

A hidden art studio where local cats come to create and collaborate. One-of-a-kind pieces that are truly unique. 🎨🖌️😺

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Purrfect Park

A small park with a beautiful view of the city. Great for an afternoon nap or a game of cat-and-mouse. 🌳🏞️😻

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The Cat's Lair

A bookstore and cafe tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. Cozy atmosphere and a great selection of books. 📚🐾☕️

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate sidewalks

LGBTQ tolerated

Quite accepting

Mindful meoweler tips

Bolivia's tallest building

The Torre Empresarial is a 107-meter high-rise located in Santa Cruz. Cats can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the observation deck!

Traditional clothing

The women in Santa Cruz wear intricately embroidered polleras (skirts), colorful blouses, and bowler hats. Meowvel at the beauty of their traditional dress!

The Santa Cruz carnival

One of Bolivia's biggest celebrations, the Santa Cruz carnival takes place in February or March. With colorful costumes, music, and dancing, it's a feline fiesta not to be missed!

Mercado Los Pozos

This bustling market offers everything from fresh produce to artisanal crafts. Cats can make their way through vendors selling street food and unique souvenirs!

Useful external sites

www.boliviahop.com

Bolivia Hop↗

A bus company that offers hop-on hop-off bus tours throughout Bolivia, including stops in Santa Cruz.

www.visitbolivia.org

Visit Bolivia↗

An official tourism website for Bolivia that includes information on attractions, activities, and accommodations in Santa Cruz.

www.expedia.com

Expedia↗

A travel booking website where travelers can find hotels, flights, and rental cars for their trip to Santa Cruz.

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