Lomas de Arena
Santa Cruz Department · Nature and hiking
Just south of Santa Cruz, white sand dunes rise out of tropical vegetation, with lagoons you can swim in. You can go sandboarding and feel like you're in a little desert in the middle of the forest.
400 maltitude
1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- Sandboarding
- Swimming in the lagoons
What to eat
- 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. Half a day by 4x4 from Santa Cruz.
How to get to Lomas de Arena
Santa Cruz Road (bus, car) · 45 min
Taxi or tour (sandy track: 4x4).
Photos of Lomas de Arena
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