La Casa del Camba

Santa Cruz


You are likely to end up at this lively, sprawling landmark if you ask Bolivian friends where to find the ‘most typical’ cruceño/camba (local) experience. Juicy meat comes sizzling off the grill while live singers holler traditional tunes and straw-hatted waiters attend to your every need.


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