Shopping in The Southeast
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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.
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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).
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ASOPEC
Saturday and Sunday are market days. ASOPEC offers artesanías, produced and sold by Bolivian women from local communities, with all proceeds going to the makers. Wool, ceramics, soap, candles and even ice cream are on offer.
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Osano
Along the road to Finca La Víspera, this Japanese religious sect sells organic vegetables fertilized with divine light. For under B$7 you can be blessed with the ‘energy’ of the Mahikari Luz Divina – go on, don’t be shy.
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Mahikari
Along the road to La Víspera, this Japanese religious sect sells organic vegetables fertilized with divine light. For around US$1 you can be blessed with the 'energy' of the Mahikari Luz Divina - go on, don't be shy.
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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.
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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.
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Fiambrería Gutfleisch
You’ll find some of Bolivia’s best cheeses, salamis and cold cuts at this factory during the week, and at the market (8am to 4pm) on weekends. Knock on the door for entry.
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Naturalia
Naturalia organic grocery store has a wide selection of locally produced healthy goodies and a small cafe to try them in.
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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.
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Hipermaxi
For a good variety of (relatively expensive) fixings to prepare meals yourself, try minimart Hipermaxi.
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Los Amigos del Libro
Los Amigos del Libro has limited selections of foreign-language books for sale or trade.
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Lewy Libros
Lewy Libros has limited selections of foreign-language books for sale or trade.
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Supermercado Sur Fidalga
Supermercado Sur Fidalga is the best stocked, cheapest option for groceries.
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