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Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is the largest city in Bolivia and the capital of the Santa Cruz department.

Type City

Why go

  • Most populous city in Bolivia.
  • Served by El Trompillo Airport (SRZ).

History

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is the largest city in Bolivia and the capital of the Santa Cruz department.

Restaurants & places to go

Chinese, Seafood, Restaurant · Chinese food restaurant open since 1994. We have ample space for meetings, parties and other social events. Opening hours:… · restaurantpalaciodeldragon.business.site
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Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · a una cuadra del hipermaxi, Santa Cruz de la Sierra · casaracake.com
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 61 Calle Cañada Strongest · typicabolivia.com
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Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Calle José Mercado Aguado, Santa Cruz de la Sierra · instagram.com
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Breakfast, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:59 · 76 Calle Florida, Santa Cruz de la Sierra · fb.me
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Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · San Pablo (Calle 16), Santa Cruz de la… · comida-rapida-miki.negocio.site
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00 · 267 Calle Enrique Finot · facebook.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-22:00 · 71 Dr. Leonardo Nava · pizzasblads.wixsite.com
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292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 16 km to the centre
Santa Cruz, S, BO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Astrakhan Airlines, Amaszonas, LAN Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. La Paz, Lima, Asuncion, Buenos Aires, Cochabamba… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 12 direct destinations
  • Astrakhan Airlines OB (737-300, 762) · 7 routes: Buenos Aires, Cochabamba, La Paz, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Sucre, Tarija
  • Amaszonas Z8 (CRJ) · 5 routes: Asuncion, Cochabamba, La Paz, Sucre, Tarija
  • LAN Airlines LA (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Iquique, La Paz, Lima*
  • Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
  • AeroMéxico AM (A319) · 1 route: Lima*
  • Air Europa UX (A330-200) · 1 route: Madrid
  • American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A319) · 1 route: Lima
  • Copa Airlines CM (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
  • Sky Express G3 (737-800) · 1 route: Sao Paulo
  • TAM Mercosur PZ (A320) · 1 route: Asuncion
  • US Airways US (757) · 1 route: Miami

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) 3.4 km to the centre
Santa Cruz, S, BO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Southern Winds Airlines, Amaszonas) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba, La Paz (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Southern Winds Airlines A4 (SWM) · 4 routes: La Paz, Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba
  • Amaszonas Z8 (SWM) · 3 routes: Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Guirapembi Airport 31 km to the centre
Cordillera, S, BO
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Rio Seco Airport 47 km to the centre
Campo Ingelmeco, S, BO
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Caranda Airport 48 km to the centre
Ichilo, S, BO
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Piray Airport 61 km to the centre
Sanja Honda, S, BO
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SRZ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Oruro, Trinidad, Yacuiba, La Paz).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.