ancient ruins
Samaipata (El Fuerte)
A UNESCO pre-Inca archaeological site featuring the world's largest carved rock, a 200-meter sandstone monolith with ceremonial carvings.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia · South America
Samaipata is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mairana, 6km from Samaipata (El Fuerte).
Samaipata is a town located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 3,500, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Samaipata sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Samaipata to your route.
Samaipata or Samaypata (Quechua samay to rest, pata elevated place / above, at the top / edge, bank (of a river), shore) is a small town in the Florida Province of the Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia. It has a subtropical climate and an altitude of 1600–1800 m. It lies about 120 kilometers to the southwest of theRead more
city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the foothills of the Andes on the way to Sucre. It is a popular resort for the inhabitants of Santa Cruz due to its cool climate. As such, there is a regular bus and taxi service to Santa Cruz. The town is small, with numerous vibrant colonial buildings and narrow cobbled streets. It is located close to several tourist attractions such as El Fuerte de Samaipata, the Amboro National Park, El Codo de los Andes, Cuevas waterfalls, vineyards, rapids and lagoons, as well as well-preserved colonial towns such as Vallegrande, Pampagrande, Postrervalle, Santiago del Valle, Pucará, and others. It is also the first stop in the several tourist trails to Sucre, Potosi, and the Che Guevara route.
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Samaipata is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -18.1775 latitude, -63.8756 longitude.
Samaipata has a population of approximately 3,500 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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ancient ruins
A UNESCO pre-Inca archaeological site featuring the world's largest carved rock, a 200-meter sandstone monolith with ceremonial carvings.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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