
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.
Option without sandboarding: 30€ discount on total price (base price 110€ + 15€ p.p.)

The great southern tour for explorers who want to experience Bolivia off the beaten track. Route: Camiri - Villamontes (Chaco region) - Tarija (wine region) - Potosí (silver mines) - Sucre - Samaipata. This route combines the hot Chaco lowlands, the Mediterranean vineyards of Tarija and the cool highlands of Potosí. A cross-section through all zones of Bolivia.

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.

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.