The Chiquitania region, which includes Kaa Iya National Park, the mountain range of the route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago, and Aguas Calientes, forms one of the richest and purest routes for ecotourism in Bolivia.
Additionally, this route: Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago also includes the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos and indigenous native villages, making it an important destination for cultural tourism as well.
The Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago mountain range features a vast plateau with many places to discover.
Chochis is a small village located in the Santa Cruz department, relatively close to the border with Brazil, in the Chiquitos province.
The distance from the city of Santa Cruz is approximately 5 hours or about 400 km. This town can be accessed via a paved highway or by railway.
The Chiquitania route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiagos.de Chiquitos.
Santiago was founded in 1754 as jesuit mission, Santiago de Chiquitos is has high level of preservation. It is located within the protected area of Valley Tucavaca at the foot of the mountains of Santiago the climate is cool, water is clean and the people is friendly. Santiago is nor far from Chochis village.
On the route of Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago,, Here are some of the nearest attractions from the main square of Santiago de Chiquitos :
El Large Mirador (View Point)
This is the bigest Mirador of the circuit of the viewpoints and is about 20 minutes further up is the Mirador Chico . From this view point you have a beautiful view of the Valley of Tucavaca and to other parts of the Serrania (hills) de Santiago.
Small Arc and Big Arch
This Arc is part of the circuit of the arches and caves and is located about two hours from the main plaza
The Hill
The Hill is a most beautiful waterfall with a drop of water of 20 meters high with gold color stones in the bottom. It is possible to reach the hill after a walk of an hour and a half from main plaza
Big Cave
The largest cave is part of the circuit of arches and caves and is located about two hours from Santiago. In the cave there are bats and birds, insects The environment around the cave is much cooler and wetter than the around Serrania of Santiago.
The Natural pools
A half an hour walk from the village of Santiago , are Las Pozas (pools) It is a spectacular site of more than 10 pools of clear water, with different sizes and depths
It is possible to visit this part of Santa Cruz in Two Days or more. In this tours or trips you may combine Santiago De Chiquitos with another Jesuit Mission like San Jose de Chiquitos and others attractions like the Chochis village Aguas Calientes and some native communities or villages besides Santiago de Chiquitos. When visitors have more time available it possible to extend the trip to Kaa Iya National park or Otuquis national park in El Pantanal
Exploring the route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago de Chiquitos. Chochís is a village in Bolivia, located in the municipality of Robore in the Chiquitos Province of the Santa Cruz Department.
Among its main attractions of this Chiquitana route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago, is the Chochís” Hill and some spectacualar view poins to appreciate incredible landscapes from La Serrania of Chochis.
This touristiic destinations in this route are totally off the beaten tracks.
Chochís has been declared a Municipal and Departmental Cultural and Natural Heritage site, with ongoing efforts for national recognition. It is surrounded by a landscape characterized by high plateaus covered with lush green vegetation, perched atop steep cliffs, and solitary towers of arid rock
In the Chiquitaniaon the route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago we can also visit Aguas Calientes.
“Los Hervores” (The Boilers) is known like this because there are some places of the river where the depth is below the the knee with small spots of water and sand that seems to boil and the sand bubbles rise to the top of the water current. At these Hervores the temperature seems to be higher than 40 º C. The surface of the sand is not dense enough to support the weight of a person, so some one who step in this parts of the river may suddenly collapse down the whole, but ony half of the body. Although this does not represent any physical thread, you may take care of your photo equipment or similar instruments. These parts are easy to see because the water is very clear, enjoy Aguas Calientes on your Route Chochis, Tucavaca, Santiago tour.
– According to Bolivian legislation, the transportation and use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, or others is prohibited.
– Adverse weather conditions may change the original program.
– Social unrest may affect the original itinerary.
– It is better to schedule your tour well in advance.
– Pickup and drop-off at the designated location in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
– Private transportation from Santa Cruz de la Sierra according to the itinerary.
– A driver and local Spanish-speaking guide(s) (Translator available at an additional cost).
– Bottled water.
– Meals (vegetarian option available).
– Trekking according to the itinerary.
– Tourist accommodation during the tour in double occupancy.
– Depending on the program/itinerary, camping equipment may also be included.
– Entrance fees according to the itinerary.
– Special medications.
– Bilingual guide (available at an extra cost).
– Any item not mentioned in “Includes.”
– Alcoholic beverages.
– Accident insurance.
– (Do not bring unnecessary items for the trip).
– Passports or other valid identification documents in Bolivia (Original) IN WATERPROOF BAGS.
– Special personal medications.
– Plastic bags for items that should not get wet.
– Extra food according to your preference.
– Sunscreen.
– Cap or hat – (WARNING! Do NOT wear under trees or branches!)
– Sunglasses.
– Clothing for cold weather.
– Water sandals (not guaranteed to be needed).
– Rain protection clothing.
– Insect repellent (Ensure it is effective).
– Clothing: thick enough long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect against insects, light colors (mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors).
– Chargers, batteries.
– When it rains, clothes may get wet.
– Do not forget your positive mindset!
