26 days in La Paz, Santa Cruz & Oruro Itinerary

Tiwanaku and Iglesia de San Francisco will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos and Museum of Musical Instruments - Museo Instrumentos Musicales de Bolivia. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Paz: Huayna Potosi (in Milluni) and Tiwanaku (Puerta del Sol & Puma Punku). Make the 30th (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Spend the 2nd (Fri) exploring the striking scenery along WMDR Yungas Road. There's much more to do: examine the collection at National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore, explore the world behind art at Casa Museo Solon, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and relax and rejuvenate at Casa Luna.

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Istanbul, Turkey to La Paz is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Turkey Time (TRT) to Bolivia Time (BOT), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in La Paz, with lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to fly to Santa Cruz.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Iglesias de la Chiquitania and Museo Guarani. Get a sense of the local culture at Catedral de Santa Cruz and Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion. Spend the 14th (Wed) exploring nature at Amboro National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Museo Artecampo, make a trip to Plaza 24 de Septiembre, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parroquia La Santa Cruz, and get engrossed in the history at Museo de Arte Sacro "Monsenor Carlos Geriche Suarez".

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Traveling by flight from La Paz to Santa Cruz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from La Paz in December: high temperatures in Santa Cruz hover around 36°C and lows are around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Oruro.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Archaeological Museum and Sanctuary of El Socavon. The adventure continues: appreciate the history behind Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon, don't miss a visit to Plaza 10 de Febrero, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia San Gerardo.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Cruz to Oruro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Cruz in December, things will get colder in Oruro: highs are around 23°C and lows about 5°C. On the 19th (Mon), you'll travel back home.