26 days in Santa Cruz, Oruro & La Paz Itinerary

Spend the 28th (Mon) exploring nature at Amboro National Park. Spend the 29th (Tue) exploring nature at Kaa-Iya National Park. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Plaza 24 de Septiembre, look for gifts at La Vinotek, take in nature's colorful creations at Guembe, and buy something for everyone on your list at Patio Design LifeStyle Center.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz itinerary planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Santa Cruz is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time (TRT) to Bolivia Time (BOT) is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in November, you will find days in Santa Cruz are much hotter (36°C), and nights are a bit warmer (24°C). On the 3rd (Sat), you're off to Oruro.

Oruro is known for sightseeing, nature, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at Archaeological Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia San Gerardo, make a trip to Plaza 10 de Febrero, and appreciate the history behind Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Oruro sightseeing website.

Fly from Santa Cruz to Oruro in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Santa Cruz in December, with highs in Oruro at 23°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to La Paz.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Paz: Milluni (Nevado Charquini & Huayna Potosi), Chacaltaya Ski Resort (in Milluni) and Tiwanaku (Tiwanaku & Puma Punku). Make the 7th (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Spend the 8th (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along WMDR Yungas Road. There's much more to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, admire the landmark architecture of Iglesia de San Francisco, don't miss a visit to Mercado de Las Brujas, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the La Paz day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Oruro to La Paz takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Oruro in December, expect nights in La Paz to be about the same, around 3°C, while days are little chillier, around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly back home.