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Buena Vista (northern Amboró)

Santa Cruz Department · Jungle and tropics

Buena Vista (northern Amboró), photo 1
Photo: Ruditaly, CC BY 4.0

Buena Vista is a former mission facing the mountains of Amboró park, on the lowland side. It's the gateway to the tropical part of the park: clear rivers, forests full of birds, butterflies and, with luck, monkeys and peccaries. The village also grows good coffee. A great nature escape two hours from Santa Cruz.

350 maltitude
2 to 3 daysto spend there
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Things to do

  • Trips into Amboró park with a guide
  • Rivers and swimming
  • Birds, butterflies and rainforest
  • Buena Vista coffee

What to eat

  • MajaditoRice cooked with charque or chicken, served with a fried egg and fried plantain. The dish of Santa Cruz and the Beni.
  • Sonso de yucaCassava and cheese dough grilled on a skewer. A speciality of the east, eaten hot.
  • Tropical fruitMangoes, pineapples, papayas, achachairú (a small tangy fruit) and fresh juices everywhere for a few bolivianos.
Tip. Bus or minibus from Santa Cruz, about 2 h. Bring repellent and light long-sleeved clothes.

How to get to Buena Vista

  • Santa Cruz Road (bus, car) · about 2 h

    Buses and minibuses towards Yapacaní (get off at Buena Vista).

Photos of Buena Vista (northern Amboró)

Buena Vista (northern Amboró), photo 2
Photo: Ruditaly, CC BY 4.0
Buena Vista (northern Amboró), photo 3
Photo: Ruditaly, CC BY 4.0
Buena Vista (northern Amboró), photo 4
Photo: Ruditaly, CC BY 4.0

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