Cheap flights from Washington (WAS) to Santa Cruz (SRZ)

The Plaza 24 de Septiembre, located in the center of the city, is a great place to begin exploring Santa Cruz when flying into the Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) from the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The historic plaza is flanked by various colonial buildings, cafes like Alexander Coffee, and shops that include the House of Culture and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses a religious art museum. The botanical gardens and the San Roque church are other nearby attractions worth exploring.

Key Facts

Drive into the city from the airport via Highway 4. Get a taste of local Santa Cruz culture at the Ethnographic Museum, which houses various natural history exhibits. Learn more about the country's environment by visiting the nearby Parque Ecologico Yvaga Guazu. In addition to numerous native plants and trees, the location is a habitat for various small animals and birds.

Hints and Tips

After the eight and a half hour flight from Virginia to Santa Cruz, check into your accommodations and enjoy a traditional meal in the plaza, which might consist of chicken or pork and rice, prepared with local seasonings.

Explore the ancient traditions of past civilizations at the Fuerte de Samaipata Incan ruins. Dated to 200 B.C., the location features the remains of a fortress. The Research Center displays a number of artifacts retrieved and an explanation of the site.