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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Landmarks Walk in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz is the most populous city and the heart of the second most populous metropolitan area in Bolivia, as well as the capital of the department of Santa Cruz. If you get the opportunity to go to Santa Cruz, your visit will not be complete without exploring its main sights. Take this self-guided walking tour to the best landmarks of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Guide Location: Bolivia» Santa Cruz # of Attractions: 6 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.4 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" downloadable on itunes App Store and Google Play. The app provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation to guide you from one tour sight to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Santa Cruz. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit https://www.gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Parque El Arenal B) Church of Saint Andrews C) General Cemetery D) Museum of Modern Art E) Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo F) Plaza 24 de Septiembre Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - A) Parque El Arenal (must see) Featuring a lagoon with an island in the middle, Parque El Arenal is one of the best attractions of Santa Cruz. It was originally designed as a reservoir of rainwater in the city center, it has now become a great leisure place with stunning views. Locals and tourists alike come to Parque El Arenal everyday to have some fun, taking pedal-boat rides or just admiring its beauty. Of note is the bas-relief mural created by Lorgio Vaca, a famous Bolivian artist. The work of art depicts historic and present day aspects of Santa Cruz. Another noteworthy attraction located in Parque El Arenal is the Folklore Museum that will be soon re-opened after renovation. Address: Parque El Arenal, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Dr. Marcus Gossler B) Church of Saint Andrews The Church of Saint Andrews was built in 1849 with support from Archbishop José Andrés Salvatierra Chavez, who was an important figure during the struggle for emancipation. The original building was oriented east-west, unlike the current one that has a south-north orientation. Its original facade was similar to the temples of Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos that had survived until the late 40s. Today, it is an impressive place of worship on Calle Beni and should definitely be included in your list of must see sights in Santa Cruz. Address: Calle Beni, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Image Courtesy of Flickr and Steve Snodgrass C) General Cemetery On one hand, the General Cemetery is a place of sorrow and pain, but on the other hand, it is also an interesting landmark which may surprise you. It is quite unlike the cemeteries in most countries. What is so unusual about it, is the fact that when someone passes away his or her family have to pay for a vault for a period of seven years. After the time is up, the remains are buried in the ground. After the next twenty years, they are removed completely. In Santa Cruz, men are buried with their colleagues, children with other kids under a hill of white graves that are filled with different toys, Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - poems, and more. The adults' tombs are also filled with things they loved. There is a lot to explore at this holy place, so don't miss the opportunity to visit it. Address: General Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Image Courtesy of Alger Jáuregui P. D) Museum of Modern Art Located a few blocks from the Plaza 24 de Septiembre, the Museum of Modern Art is housed in an old colonial building that was once used as barracks and later as a school. The building has a large open courtyard in the middle, just as many buildings dating from the 1600's used to have. The building has 10 rooms, but a only a few of them are used for the gallery. Inside the museum, you can see the works of national and international artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. There are no permanent displays, thus there is always something new to be admired. The museum has no entry fee and does allow photography, but without flash. Operation hours: Monday Friday 10 am 12 noon, and 3 pm 7 pm. Address: Calle Sucre Esq. Potosí, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Image Courtesy of Flickr and Uwe Hermann E) Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo Located in the Plaza 24 de Septiembre, the original Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo was erected in 1605. However the building that we see today dates from 1845 and was consecrated only in 1915. It is a typical eclectic style and impresses with its stunning arches, ornaments, woodwork on the ceiling, and the silver-plating around the altar. The belfry of the basilica offers amazing views over the city. The admission fee: Bs. 3. Operation hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10 am noon, 4 pm 6pm. Address: Plaza Principal, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 - Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Patrick Furlong F) Plaza 24 de Septiembre (must see) Plaza 24 de Septiembre (Principal Plaza) is the city's main plaza, locals and tourists alike gather here to hang out and socialize. There are plenty of benches, small tables for a friendly game of chess, numerous pigeons to feed, and of course several cafes/restaurants surrounding it. The city's main cathedral is located in the plaza as well. During the day, you can pay to enter the cathedral's small museum and climb to the top of the bell-tower, allowing you to get a great view of the plaza and the city below. Address: Plaza Principal, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Blibah. Sight description based on Wikipedia. Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 -