3 Days: San José de Chiquitos and Surroundings
3 days / 2 nights
San José de Chiquitos, the historic capital of the Santa Cruz department, seen as the "cradle of Cruceño heritage", surprises travelers with its magnificent Missionary Ensemble, its living culture, the hospitality of its people, and its unique natural environment.
It's an ideal destination to explore Chiquitania and its Jesuit missions. It is located in the Chiquitos province in the Santa Cruz Department, to the west of Bolivia.
San José de Chiquitos was the third town founded in the missionary territory of Chiquitos by the Jesuit Company on March 19, 1697.
The name "Chiquitos" originated from the early conquerors who referred to the inhabitants of the area this way due to their shorter stature.
It is located 277 km from the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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- 2 noches de hospedaje con desayuno en habitación doble o matrimonial de categoría Superior en hotel Villa Chiquitana.
- Visit the mentioned places.
- Local guide for the SaboreArte Chiquitos route activities.
- 1 four-course gourmet typical lunch (soup, starter, main, and dessert) with a soft drink.
- Legal taxes.
- Anything not mentioned in the program.
- Tips.
- Arrival to San José de Chiquitos by midday, free lunch, and check-in at the La Villa Chiquitana hotel. (Allow for a 3.5 to 4-hour journey on a paved road from Santa Cruz).
- In the afternoon, visit a cultural "pascana" of the SaboreArte Chiquitos route where you will enjoy a hands-on experience at an artisan's home, learning craft techniques and sampling Chiquitana cuisine (included).
- Short walk to discover the Chiquitano dry forest and admire the sunset from the Montañeta viewpoint (included).
- Rest and relaxation at the La Villa Chiquitana hotel.
- Free dinner.
- Noche en el hotel La Villa Chiquitana (incluido).
- Les ofrecemos salir para una excursión al día (previa contratación de transporte): Salida hacia Chochis, a unos 45 minutos de carretera asfaltada para descubrir esta estupenda torre de piedra roja con un santuario a sus pies, adornado de hermosos tallados de madera.
- Almuerzo libre (box lunch del hotel como opción).
- Visita de Santiago de Chiquitos en el parque Tucabaca y caminata hacia el mirador de la Antesala del Cielo (1h30, dificultad media, accesible a niños).
- Acabando el día en Aguas Calientes para disfrutar de un baño relajante en las aguas termales sobresaliendo del fondo del río.
- Free dinner.
- Noche en el hotel La Villa Chiquitana (incluido).
- Guided tour of the stone mission church and the mission museum with unique wall paintings (included).
- Visit two other cultural "pascana" and a craft center, continuing to share experiences with the artisans (included).
- Four-course gourmet typical lunch to conclude your Josesana experience (part of the SaboreArte Chiquitos route - included).
OPTIONAL TOURS - Musical Performances
Option 1 – Musical Performances
To enhance your evening, we offer musical performances ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour, featuring the sound of the violin.
30 minutes of Baroque music, 3 musicians: 625 Bs.
30 minutes of Baroque music, 6 musicians: 1045 Bs.
1 hour of music, a mix of Baroque and contemporary songs, 2 violins with amplification: 696 Bs.
TOURS OPCIONALES - Visita a una colonia menonita
Option 2 – Visit a Mennonite colony
Established in 1525 in Western Europe, the Anabaptist "Mennonites" moved due to persecutions. Arriving in Bolivia in the 1950s, they're known for their rejection of modernity, among other things.
With this tour, we offer a "journey back in time" to try to understand how, in the 21st century, people choose to live outside of modernity.
Tour duration: Half-day, mornings.
With a guide in Spanish, French, or English.
Special conditions: excludes holidays and Sundays, long attire required.
Guide rate: 600 Bs. for the group.
*Maximum group size: 10 people.
*Price does not include transportation to the colony, which must be quoted separately.
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