Santa Cruz district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Paurito

Paurito is a town in Santa Cruz district, Bolivia, home to about 2,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 83 churches, 60 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 museums. The must-see places are Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (26 km), Cathedral of Santa Cruz (32 km) and Monumento Cristo Redentor (33 km).

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Paurito at a glance

Location
Santa Cruz district, Bolivia
Population
about 2,191
Coordinates
17.8833° S, 62.9667° W
Places within 50 km
178 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Paurito

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Churches near Paurito

84 churches within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria (3 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Santa Cruz (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Paurito

60 parks within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Plaza Principal de Paurito (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paurito

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Gardens of Peace Park (19 km); the best-known is Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Paurito

7 museums within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Museo de la Arena (26 km); the best-known is Nueva Acropolis (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paurito

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Cementario San Liborio (17 km); the best-known is Paloma de la Paz (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Paurito

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Paurito. The closest is Patasca La Patasca (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Paurito

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paurito
  2. 26 km Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  3. 25 km Cathedral of Santa Cruz · church, Santa Cruz
  4. 2 km Monumento Cristo Redentor · church, Santa Cruz
  5. 15 km Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  6. 10 km Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca · church, Santa Cruz
  7. 18 km Back to Paurito

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    Within 15 km of Paurito

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paurito by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8384Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria (3 km)
    Parks6060Plaza Principal de Paurito (3 km)
    Other attractions1212Asamblea de Dios (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Gardens of Peace Park (19 km)
    Museums77Museo de la Arena (26 km)
    Forts & heritage66Cementario San Liborio (17 km)
    Waterfalls15Patasca La Patasca (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Laguna Las Taperas (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mirador (21 km)
    Caves01Cueva de Las Golondrinas (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rio Piraí (88 km)

    Paurito: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paurito?

    Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (nature spot, about 26 km), Cathedral of Santa Cruz (church, about 32 km), Monumento Cristo Redentor (church, about 33 km), Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca (church, about 18 km), Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz (nature spot, about 20 km), Piscina San Miguel (attraction, about 24 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 60 parks, 12 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Paurito?

    Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria, about 3 km by road; IEMB Palabra Viva (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Paurito?

    Plaza Principal de Paurito, about 3 km by road; Plaza Central de Tipoy (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Paurito?

    Gardens of Peace Park, about 19 km by road; Memorial Park (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paurito?

    Start in Paurito, visit Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena, then Cathedral of Santa Cruz, then Monumento Cristo Redentor, then Jardín Botánico Municipal de Santa Cruz, then Catedral de la Purísima Concepción de la Virgen De Cotoca, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paurito?

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

    Towns near Paurito

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Paurito’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Paurito on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.