Santa Cruz district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Cotoca

Cotoca is a town in Santa Cruz district, Bolivia, home to about 18,347 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 86 churches, 52 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of Santa Cruz (18 km), Monumento Cristo Redentor (19 km) and Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (24 km).

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Cotoca at a glance

Location
Santa Cruz district, Bolivia
Population
about 18,347
Coordinates
17.8167° S, 63.0500° W
Places within 50 km
175 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cotoca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cotoca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Cotoca

88 churches within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Santa Cruz (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cotoca

52 parks within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Parque 6 de agosto San Silvestre (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cotoca

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz (6 km); the best-known is Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Cotoca

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Escudo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (8 km); the best-known is Paloma de la Paz (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cotoca

6 museums within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Nueva Acropolis (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cotoca

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Cotoca. The closest is Patasca La Patasca (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cotoca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotoca
  2. 11 km Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca · church, Santa Cruz
  3. 10 km Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  4. 15 km Monumento Cristo Redentor · church, Santa Cruz
  5. 2 km Cathedral of Santa Cruz · church, Santa Cruz
  6. 25 km Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  7. 24 km Back to Cotoca

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How to reach Cotoca

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    Within 15 km of Cotoca

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    Places near Cotoca by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches88Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz (1 km)
    Parks52Parque 6 de agosto San Silvestre (2 km)
    Other attractions13Asamblea de Dios (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz (6 km)
    Forts & heritage7Escudo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (8 km)
    Museums6Nueva Acropolis (17 km)
    Waterfalls5Patasca La Patasca (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5Laguna El Peji (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1Mirador (7 km)
    Caves1Cueva de las Golondrinas (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Rio Piraí (84 km)

    Cotoca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotoca?

    Cathedral of Santa Cruz (church, about 18 km), Monumento Cristo Redentor (church, about 19 km), Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (nature spot, about 24 km), Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz (nature spot, about 6 km), Piscina San Miguel (attraction, about 10 km), Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cotoca?

    175 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 52 parks, 13 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotoca?

    Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Vida Eterna (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cotoca?

    Parque 6 de agosto San Silvestre, about 2 km by road; Complejo Parque Acuático Zuriel (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cotoca?

    Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz, about 6 km by road; Gardens of Peace Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotoca?

    Start in Cotoca, visit Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca, then Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz, then Monumento Cristo Redentor, then Cathedral of Santa Cruz, then Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotoca?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cotoca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cotoca’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.