Chochis: Discover Art, Nature and Culture

A variety of themes come together around Chochis: art made from reused materials, religious wood carvings and natural features such as dry forest and waterfalls. When planning your trip, it helps to first consider which of these aspects matter most to your group. That way, you can tailor your search for a holiday rental to your interests instead of starting from a single holiday theme.

Experiences and features near Chochis

The Sendero El Gorila Chiquitano is located in the municipality of Peniel near Chochis. This ecotourism trail combines art, recycling and environmental protection, and leads through the Chiquitano dry forest. Its sculptures include works made from recycled rubber, iron and other reused materials. The choice of materials is a striking part of the artistic concept: reuse is immediately visible in the sculptures.

The Santuario Mariano de la Torre near Chochis offers a different perspective. Its wood carvings depict local flora and fauna alongside religious figures such as Jesus and the Apostles. Natural motifs and religious imagery come together in the same carvings—a distinctive subject for travellers interested in art as well as landscapes.

At the Torre de David, also near Chochis, it is considered possible to climb to the summit. Check the current access conditions before visiting. Another natural feature is a 12-metre-high waterfall near Chochis. This offers a range of interests: art and reused materials along the Sendero, wood carving at the Santuario, and the possibility of a climb or a waterfall as natural attractions.

If you are looking for a holiday rental in Chochis, this distinction can help with your trip planning. Consider whether art and environmental protection, religious imagery or experiences in nature will be the deciding factor for your group. Thinking about the focus you want can help guide your choice of location, without requiring everyone to have the same interests.

Santa Cruz: Landscapes and Culture on a Broader Scale

As a broader travel destination, Santa Cruz offers a wider regional perspective. The Valles Cruceños cover approximately 13,000 square kilometres and lie at elevations between 1,200 and 2,000 metres. The area includes the provinces of Florida, Vallegrande and Caballero in the department of Santa Cruz. Its vegetation includes inter-Andean dry forest, Bolivian-Tucuman forest, serrano Chaco, subtropical rainforest and Puna vegetation. This diversity shows just how varied the landscapes can be within the wider destination.

Birdlife offers another perspective on the Valles Cruceños: 374 bird species are recorded for the Área Protegida de los Valles Cruceños, including the endemic red-fronted macaw and the Andean condor. The number and species named add a specific point of reference for nature enthusiasts.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park encompasses evergreen rainforests, palm forests, Cerrado, swamps, savannas, gallery forests and semi-evergreen dry forests. It is also home to viable populations of numerous globally endangered or threatened vertebrate species; the status of such populations can change over time. The range of habitats and wildlife are therefore important features of this park in the broader travel destination of Santa Cruz.

Another cultural reference point in Santa Cruz is Chiquitano culture. It developed mainly in Chiquitanía in the department of Santa Cruz and combines the traditions of the Indigenous Chiquitano people with Jesuit influence introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries. This blend of Indigenous traditions and a later historical influence gives the region’s cultural history a distinctive depth. When planning, you can therefore distinguish between the specific features near Chochis and Santa Cruz’s broader natural and cultural themes.

Discover more destinations: San José De Chiquitos.

Return to the broader travel overview: Chiquitos Province.