Top Things to do in Samaipata
The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Samaipata, Santa Cruz Department
Discover the best top things to do in Samaipata, Bolivia including Samaipata Tours Turismo & Artesania, Fuerte de Samaipata, Centro Ecologico Cuevas, Refugio Zoologico, Jukumari Tours - Day Tours.
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1. Samaipata Tours Turismo & Artesania
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Come and enjoy a wonderful experience together with our best accredited guides, we offer tours to: El Fuerte (the largest carved rock in the world), Amboró National Park (giant ferns), Volcano Lagoon, Volcano Refuge, Condor Sanctuary, Elbow of Los Andes, Palermo, waterfalls, cave paintings, Che route (Vallegrande, Pucará, Quebrada del Churo and la Higuera), old commercial route to Sucre, old commercial route to Cochabamba, Jesuit missions, bicycle rental, horseback riding, visits to the organic agriculture, wine route!
2. Fuerte de Samaipata
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
The archaeological site contains walls from ancient Inca dwellings.
Reviewed By roamer70
We try to get to Samaipata at least once or twice a year. This year was special though. Our oldest son together with our oldest grandson (our oldest grandchild for that matter) was in Santa Cruz for a visit. So, accompanied by the queen (wife/mother/grandmother) we took the three hour trip up the narrow winding road that leads from Santa Cruz to Samaipata, a small, thriving town famed for El Fuerte, a religious site dating back more than two thousand years. Located on one of the higher hills in the area, this ancient religious site can be reached by an even more winding, steeply climbing road (paved all the way I should add) that puts your car and the driver to a bit of a test. But El Fuerte is well worth the trip. The site apparently was established by the Chane around the second century BC and much later occupied by the Incas followed by the Guarani and Spanish. There is a well-marked route through the site that features the main ceremonial site, and housing and building foundations from all the major eras. Over these past years, the whole site has been expanded and protected and there are excellent viewing ramps/platforms wherever required. There knowledgeable guides available to accompany you through the site and provide additional information. Associated with El Fuerte is the Museo Arqueologico, small but exceedingly well presented that should not be missed. It is located very conveniently near the main plaza.
3. Centro Ecologico Cuevas
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
The property at Cuevas is an ecotourist destination nestled in a valley between majestic sandstone hills. It features three waterfalls which change according to the seasons. There are two cabins which are available for rent and a large open field with space for camping.
Reviewed By 42justenem
Beautiful spot!! A must see. Quick and easy hike on a well kept path. There’s parking across the road. The red sand at the base of the falls gives the water an amber glow and is shallow enough to walk in.
4. Refugio Zoologico
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Located only 2km from Samaipata, Zoologico El Refugio is an animal refuge created in 2002 in order to offer rescued animals a better life. Passionate about animals and nature, Manu, the charming owner, welcomes and gives homes to animals that were brutalized, needed to be cared for or just simply needed a family. At the refuge, you will meet wild and domestic animals: monkeys, parrots, birds of prey, as well as coatis, ocelots, agoutis and dogs... Animal lovers will be won over! For the horse riders, you also have opportunity to hack on wonderful paths in the lush green valley. Families will be pleased by the children's installations and play area. If you wish to be immersed in this unique environment, you can also stay overnight in a fully equipped and charming room, the ideal place to stay close to animals from sunrise to sunset. For the budget travelers, you can put your tent up in our camping area. So what are you waiting for ?? Come and meet Chita, Madidi, Pipo, Yoyo , Spirit... And all the other animals of the refuge that await for your visit. If you wish to volunteer or support our project, please do not hesitate to contact us.
5. Jukumari Tours - Day Tours
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
