9 days in Santa Cruz Department Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): take in the dramatic scenery at Centro Ecologico Cuevas, then do a tasting at Bodegas Landsua, and then explore the ancient world of Fuerte de Samaipata. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Refugio Zoologico and then trek along Che Guevara Trail.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Samaipata trip itinerary planner.

Santiago, Chile to Samaipata is an approximately 36-hour car ride. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Concepcion.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the architecture and history at Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jesuit Missions.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Concepcion day trip planning website.

Drive from Samaipata to Concepcion in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Concepcion, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz is known for parks, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Guembe, take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral de Santa Cruz, don't miss a visit to Plaza 24 de Septiembre, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ventura mall.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Santa Cruz online route maker.

You can drive from Concepcion to Santa Cruz in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Concepcion in June, expect nights in Santa Cruz to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.