Discover Santa Cruz de la Sierra 2026

The six UNESCO-protected mission churches from the 17th and 18th centuries lie in the tropical lowlands east of the city and preserve unique baroque architecture with indigenous artistic influences.

Unlike the cool highlands, Santa Cruz sits at only about 400 meters in the tropical lowlands, with a warm, humid climate year-round, making the city very different from the Andean regions.

As the country's most populous city and economic center, Santa Cruz drives much of Bolivia's agriculture and industry, with a modern, vibrant downtown.

The nearby eco-park features a tropical butterfly garden, natural pools and native wildlife, offering a relaxed outing into the lush nature of the lowlands.

Viru Viru International Airport receives direct flights from several South American metropolises; from Switzerland, travel usually involves a stopover via Madrid or São Paulo.

The six UNESCO-protected mission churches from the 17th and 18th centuries lie in the tropical lowlands east of the city and preserve unique baroque architecture with indigenous artistic influences.

Unlike the cool highlands, Santa Cruz sits at only about 400 meters in the tropical lowlands, with a warm, humid climate year-round, making the city very different from the Andean regions.

As the country's most populous city and economic center, Santa Cruz drives much of Bolivia's agriculture and industry, with a modern, vibrant downtown.