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Santa Cruz

Shopping in Santa Cruz

  1. A

    Artecampo

    The best place to find fine artesanías (locally handcrafted items), this store provides an outlet for the work of 1000 rural cruceña women and their families. The truly inspired and innovative pieces include leatherwork, hammocks, weavings, handmade paper, greeting cards and lovely natural-material lamp shades.

    reviewed

  2. Av René Moreno

    Av René Moreno is the place for souvenir shopping. Beware that prices are much higher here than in La Paz for llama and alpaca wool goods, so perhaps save your pennies by shopping in the capital.

    Woodcarvings made from the tropical hardwoods morado and the more expensive guayacán (from US$20 for a nice piece) are unique to the Santa Cruz area. Relief carvings on tari nuts are also interesting and make nice portable souvenirs. Locals also make beautiful macramé llicas (root-fiber bags).

    reviewed

  3. B

    La Casona

    This is a colorful place on the plaza, with a friendly owner and a nice patio with sagging hammocks. The rooms are decked out in pastel shades, have good beds and a floor fan. Spotlessly clean shared bathrooms only.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Centro de Arte Y Cultura Guaraní Ñandereko Ñomai

    You’ll find lovely wooden carvings and textiles from Guaraní villages here, all created by indigenous families who benefit directly from the sales. It’s only small but worth a visit.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Naturalia

    Naturalia organic grocery store has a wide selection of locally produced healthy goodies and a small cafe to try them in.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Coca Social

    All manner of coca produce is on sale at this fascinating little store, the likes of which you won’t find in your home town.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Hipermaxi

    For a good variety of (relatively expensive) fixings to prepare meals yourself, try minimart Hipermaxi.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Los Amigos del Libro

    Los Amigos del Libro has limited selections of foreign-language books for sale or trade.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Lewy Libros

    Lewy Libros has limited selections of foreign-language books for sale or trade.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Supermercado Sur Fidalga

    Supermercado Sur Fidalga is the best stocked, cheapest option for groceries.

    reviewed

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