Things to do in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Attractions

If you're ready to hit the streets of Santa Cruz, sign up for a few of the top tours & day trips on offer, and have a friendly guide show you some of the most popular tourist attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {27 fun activities in Santa Cruz fun activities in Santa Cruz} are also worth browsing through.

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Private Tour of Santa Cruz: We'll visit the center, Porongo, markets, and the river

Santa Cruz and Porongo: History, Markets, River, and Culture

$100
per adult
Santa Cruz and Porongo: History, Markets, River, and Culture
Tickets Admission Ernesto Che Guevara Historical Museum in Vallegrande

Private Historical Expedition: The Che Legacy in Vallegrande

$19
per adult
Private Historical Expedition: The Che Legacy in Vallegrande
Vallegrande City

Vallegrande City Tour

$29
per adult
Vallegrande City Tour
Common grave, where the body of Che Guevara was found in 1997.

Guided tour of the Che Guevara Museum in Vallegrande

$19
per adult
Guided tour of the Che Guevara Museum in Vallegrande
Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia

Samaipata Fort Tour: Ancient Ruins in 1 Full Day

$315
per adult
Samaipata Fort Tour: Ancient Ruins in 1 Full Day
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Things to Do in Santa Cruz with Kids

Santa Cruz boasts loads of close by fun activities for you and your kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the crew entertained for days.

 

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Plaza 24 de Septiembre

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The heart of Santa Cruz lies in this public square, where locals relax and tourists sightsee in a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere.
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Hamacas

While Hamacas isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Zoo and Las Brisas Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Popular day trips from Santa Cruz

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Corumba

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Santa Cruz

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Caceres

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Samaipata

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San Jose de Chiquitos

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La Guardia

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San Javier

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Warnes

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What can you do in Santa Cruz for free?
You'll barely have time to take your wallet out of your bag with so many incredible free things to do:

  • Plaza 24 de Septiembre
  • Cine Center
  • Ventura Mall
  • Kaa-Iya National Park