La Lajuela
For a souvenir you can't find elsewhere, head to La Lajuela, a hamlet 8 km (5 miles) southwest of Santa Cruz. Residents here weave chupallas, straw hats made from a fiber called teatina that is cut, dyed, dried, and braided by hand.
Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion.
Sorry! We don't have any recommendations for The Central Valley right now.
We’ve compiled the best of the best in The Central Valley - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
For a souvenir you can't find elsewhere, head to La Lajuela, a hamlet 8 km (5 miles) southwest of Santa Cruz. Residents here weave chupallas, straw hats made from a fiber called teatina that is cut, dyed, dried, and braided by hand.