Municipal Botanical Garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra

The Municipal Botanical Garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a 217-hectare natural space dedicated to biodiversity conservation and environmental education. Located in the Guapilo area, about 12 km east of the city center, it is home to over 500 plant species, 12 species of mammals, and more than 200 species of birds.

Main Attractions

Tourist Highlights
The Botanical Garden offers a wide range of areas to explore and enjoy:

Natural and artificial lagoons
Elevated wooden walkways and interpretive trails
Children’s park and shaded pergolas
Scenic viewpoint and bust walkway of famous naturalists
Tropical greenhouse, herbarium, xylotheque, and seed collection
Colonial courtyard, traditional house, and water well
Palm garden, cactus garden, and areas dedicated to the toborochi and patujú (emblematic plants of Bolivia)

Activities and Services
The Botanical Garden organizes various educational and recreational activities:

Themed guided tours, including routes through medicinal plants and thematic gardens
Workshops on vegetable gardening and creative activities using recycled materials
Traditional games for children and families on weekends
Environmental education programs and initiatives for native plant conservation