Samaipata, Bolivia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Samaipata is a town in Bolivia's Santa Cruz Department, located in the Florida Province. Founded in 1618 by Pedro de Escalante y Mendoza, it served as a link between Santa Cruz and Vallegrande. The area was originally inhabited by the Chane culture, later conquered by the Incas and then the Guarani.