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Santa Cruz la Vieja Walk
Just south of town, an archway supported by bañistas (bathers) indicates your entry into
the Zona Balnéaria where there are a number of open-air swimming options.
A few kilometers further along is the Parque Histórico Santa Cruz la Vieja (admis-
sion B$10) , site of the original city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The only thing left behind
of the old city is an abandoned guardhouse. Just beyond here is a statue of town founder
Ñuflo de Chávez next to a reconstructed choza - a typical Chiquitano dwelling with the
characteristic low doorway used for defensive purposes.
Uphill from here there is a trek to the Cataratas del Suton waterfall and a stunning
viewpoint, though it is easy to get lost and a guide is recommended. Ask at the tourist of-
fice.
WALKING
Sleeping
Hotel Villa Chiquitana $$
( 7315-5803; s/d/tr B$350/400/450; ) Set on the east side of the plaza this is the
most attractive place to stay in town and is on a par with the best hotels on the circuit. OK,
so the decor with its regional wall paintings is probably something you've seen before, but
it's still nice, isn't it?
HOTEL
Hotel Turubó $
( 972-2037; s B$80-120, d B$100-150; ) A good, solid, budget choice, in which the
more expensive rooms have air-con. On the west side of the plaza.
HOTEL
HOTEL
Hotel El Patriarca $
( 972-2089; s B$60-70, d B$100; ) A standard but clean budget hotel situated on the
main plaza that represents good value for money.
Eating
El Cubanito $$
(mains B$30-55) A mishmash of decorative styles gives this restaurant a somewhat unfin-
ished look, but smiling straw-hatted waiters serving pastas and meats more than make up
for it. It's located on the main plaza.
INTERNATIONAL
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