Country clubs abound in Santa Cruz, Bolivia where the tropical climate drives people outdoors for fun and entertainment. The weather here has EVERYTHING to do with how people spend their free time. With over 300 sunny days per year, only 2 months of winter (if you can even call it that), and a society that loves to show itself off anyway, country clubs are a natural extension of life in Santa Cruz.
In a city of just under 2 million, there is an extraordinarily high number of country clubs per capita. Most are members-only and a one-time share must be purchased. Monthly fees apply after that. At those that do open their doors to the public at times, entry fees are pricey in Bolivian terms but may not seem so to some foreigners. So if you can afford to take day to do nothing except enjoy yourself in the sun, check these out:
RAQUET CLUB
(Raquetball and Country Club)
Members only
Barrio Urbarí - Calle Igmiri Nº 590
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 357-2424
Email: grupo_urbacruz@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.urbari.com
LAS PALMAS COUNTRY CLUB
(Sports and Country Club)
Members only
Barrio Las Palmas - Avenida Las Palmas
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 352-6566
CLUB HÍPICO SANTA CRUZ
(Equestrian Club)
Zona Villa Fátima
Av. Coronel Dario Leigue
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 352-7433
CLUB DE GOLF MAPAISO
(Golf and Country Club)
Km 17 Carretera al Norte
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 38-52136
CLUB DE CAZA Y PEZCA
(Hunting and Fishing Club)
Members Only
Office: Avenida Argentina #317
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 333-5707
CLUB DE TENIS
(Tennis and Country Club)
Members Only
Barrio Urbari - Calle Bibosi
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 353-8080
AUTOMÓVIL CLUB BOLIVIANO
(TRIPLE AAA Country Club - pictured above)
Members Only (affordable)
Also provides towing, drivers licenses, etc.
Office: 3er Anillo Interno y Banzer
Club: Carretera al Norte Km. 12
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 342-5015 or 344-1040
Towing: 342-5016
BIOCENTRO GÜEMBE BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
(Also listed under "gardens" and "outdoor restaurants")
Open to the public, also offers annual membership
Km. 7 Camino a Porongo
Zona Los Batos
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 370-0541
Email: info@biocentroguembe.com
Web: http://www.biocentroguembe.com
LA RINCONADA
(Also listed under "gardens" and "outdoor restaurants")
Open to the public, actually began as an outdoor restaurant
and has expanded to include pools, playgrounds, etc.
Camino a Porongo, 7 kilometers from the Urubó Bridge
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Tel: (591-3) 322-1622
Email: larinconadarestaurante@gmail.com
Web: http://www.larinconada.com.bo
