El Jardín

Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania


Hippie-style hangout squirreled away in a wild garden in the southeast corner of town. Chilled music, basic digs and a relaxed scene for those who like to take it easy. There is a kitchen for guest use and a pair of unique cupola rooms if you can’t abide the idea of a room with corners.


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