Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, known as the Economic Capital of Bolivia, is a vibrant city full of contrasts that offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, typical dishes and a warm, tropical climate all year round.
Tourist attractions:
The Cathedral of Santa Cruz: it is an impressive religious building located in the center of the city, it has unique architecture and a large number of works of religious art.
The Güembé Biocenter: is an ecological park that has a wide variety of flora and fauna from the region, as well as swimming pools, slides and picnic areas to enjoy with the family.
Amboró National Park: is an impressive natural reserve and has a wide variety of flora and fauna species, as well as some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region.
Typical dishes:
El Locro: is a soup made with beef or chicken, corn, pumpkin and other vegetables. It is a nutritious and tasty dish that can be found in many traditional restaurants in the city.
El Majadito: is a dish made with rice, beef jerky (dried meat), onion, tomato and pepper. It is a tasty and nutritious dish that can be found in many local restaurants.
Climate:
The climate in Santa Cruz is warm and tropical throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are from September to May, while the coolest months are from June to August. It is important to keep in mind that the humidity in the city can be high, so it is advisable to wear light clothing and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.