El Pueblito

Top choice in Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania


This four-star resort is arranged like a little village complete with its own church and plaza. Each room is uniquely styled after a village shop and positively dripping with creativity. There's a swimming pool (B$40 for nonguests), artesanía shops and an excellent restaurant-bar.The resort is set on a hillside with marvelous views of Samaipata in the valley below.


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