Our Tours

When I arrived in Santa Cruz, I walked most of the city up to the 4th ring road and a bit further out on foot. I know my way around Santa Cruz extremely well and rarely need a navigation device. I offer a standard tour by car, which takes between 4 and 5 hours, to get an overview of the whole of Santa Cruz and to get to know the city better. However, individual requests are also possible. We visit the main square "24 de Septiembre", the Manzana Uno, the river Rio Pirai and colonial style buildings. On request, we can also visit special markets (Abasto, Mutualista) or specific districts (Equipetrol, Centro).

What kind of life would it be if you only studied and worked? To balance things out, I like to go on excursions into nature. One of my favorite destinations is the Lomas de Arena sand dunes, which are about 45 minutes away from Santa Cruz. Why? Because you can whizz down the dunes on a sandboard! So if you like snowboarding, Santa Cruz is the ultimate substitute. I offer a service as a guide, including the provision of up to 3 sandboards (in different materials and sizes to try out). However, a tour is also possible without boards. This is a 133 km² area of shifting sand dunes and lakes.

Espejillos Park is the perfect place to cool off with the family in the warm temperatures in Santa Cruz - right in the middle of Amboró National Park. There are countless bathing spots and waterfalls in the park. The highlight is the large waterfall at the end of the path with a height of 80 meters. If you follow the "officially forbidden path" over the waterfall and follow the river, you will reach another small waterfall with a small stalactite cave. The park is only accessible with a four-wheel drive car, as you have to cross the Piraí River to reach it.

Espejillos is the better-known destination for splashing around. Jardin de las Delicias is more of an insider tip. The special thing here is that you can be abseiled down the waterfall by trained staff ("El rappel"). It is a spectacular feeling when you are suspended in the air in front of the waterfall. In addition to the waterfall right at the entrance, there is a hiking trail that takes several hours and leads to 3 other waterfalls. The trail is beautiful and runs right through the Amboró National Park.

Guembe Park is the best-known tourist hotspot in Santa Cruz and is located around half an hour from the city center. It is a mixture of zoo, bathing area and botanical garden. Highlights include the huge bird enclosure, one of the largest butterfly houses in the world, the orchid gardens and the beautifully landscaped pools and lagoons. It is a wonderful place to relax, watch animals (monkeys, turtles, toucans) or go kayaking.

Rinconada Park is smaller than Guembe, but for me personally it is the best maintained and most beautiful park around Santa Cruz. It is famous for the huge Victoria boliviana water lilies (Bolivian giant water lily) – a world record leaf measuring 3.2m in diameter was discovered here in 2022! It also features beautifully landscaped gardens with koi ponds. There are fewer animals than in Guembe, but a more relaxed atmosphere and also some action attractions for children (slides, small zip lines). A perfect place to switch off.

Buena Vista is the gateway to Amboró National Park on the north side. A charming colonial village with a relaxed atmosphere. Highlights: - Magnificent view of the Amboró National Park. - Relaxed atmosphere in the colonial village. - Optional: Hikes in the national park. - Birdwatching and pure nature. A perfect short trip for nature lovers.

Visit the Refugio de Animales Silvestres of the Fundación AFASI, a home for animals rescued from illegal trade, pet farming or forest fires. The tour includes: - A hike (30 min to 2 hrs, your choice) through the pristine forest, where you may be lucky enough to spot free-living species (monkeys, butterflies). - Visit to the sanctuary, where you will learn a lot about the rescued animals. - Accompaniment by an expert on flora and fauna. This is a unique opportunity to experience and support species conservation in Bolivia at first hand.

Day trip to the mystical Inca ruins of El Fuerte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins are located on a mountain peak with a spectacular panorama over the foothills of the Andes. It is the largest carved rock surface in the world. The site was a ceremonial center of various cultures (Mojocoyas, Incas, Spaniards). We explore the ruins and enjoy the fresh mountain air.