Plan on about 7 h 48 min of driving for the 303-mile (488 km) trip from Samaipata to Chochís, before any stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 303 mi (488 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | F7 → F4 |
| Departments on the route | Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Samaipata to Chochís is like
F4 (220 mi) and F7 (68 mi) carry about 95% of the 303 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Samaipata to Chochís: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
| F7 | 1–69 | 68 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 69–78 | 9 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 78–242 | 164 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 242–246 | 4 | Santa Cruz |
| connecting roads | 246–247 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 247–303 | 56 | Santa Cruz |
Where to stop on the way to Chochís
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Curichi La Madre (mile 71), Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado (mile 75), Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 83)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado (mile 75), Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 78), Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja (mile 246)
Curichi La Madre
Officially a municipal protected area, Curichi La Madre is a wetland within the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in eastern Bolivia.
Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado
Part of the Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno in Santa Cruz, the Noel Kempff Mercado Natural History Museum is a research center for biodiversity conservation in Bolivia.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Also known as Santa Cruz de la Sierra Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence is the main Catholic church of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The municipal botanical garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra covers 217 hectares within the city.
Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja
About 3 km south of San José de Chiquitos, Santa Cruz la Vieja is a historic national park protecting archaeological, historical, and natural features.
Once you reach Chochís
Santuario Mariano de la Torre
Also called the Chochís Sanctuary, this shrine to the Virgin of the Assumption stands 2 km from the village of Chochís in Roboré municipality, about 80 km east of San José de Chiquitos.
More drives to Chochís
From Samaipata to other places in Bolivia
- Samaipata to Challapata
- Samaipata to San Juan, Bolivia
- Samaipata to Santiago de Chiquitos
- Samaipata to Passo do Lontra, Brazil
- Samaipata to Putre, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Samaipata to Chochís?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 303 miles.
How far is Chochís from Samaipata by car?
About 303 miles (488 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Samaipata to Chochís?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Samaipata to Chochís?
In order: F7 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Samaipata to Chochís?
Closest to the road: Curichi La Madre (park, mile 71, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado (natural history museum, mile 75, 2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (botanical garden, mile 83, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.