Florida Province

Province in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

18°10′S 63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833Country

BoliviaDepartmentSanta Cruz DepartmentCapitalSamaipataGovernment

• Sub governorHebert Toledo (Samaipata)Area

• Total1,595 sq mi (4,132 km²)Elevation

5,480 ft (1,670 m)Population

(2001)

• Total27,447 • Density17/sq mi (6.6/km²)Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)Area codeBO.SC.FL

Florida is a province in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Its capital is Samaipata. The province was created by law on December 15, 1924.

Division

The province is divided into four municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.

Section	Municipality	Inhabitants (2001)^[1]	Seat	Inhabitants (2001)
1st	Samaipata Municipality	9,739	Samaipata	2,926
2nd	Pampa Grande Municipality	7,933	Pampa Grande	766
3rd	Mairana Municipality	7,747	Mairana	3,884
4th	Quirusillas Municipality	2,028	Quirusillas	686

The archaeological site of Fort Samaipata (El Fuerte de Samaipata) which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and Amboró National Park are the principal tourist attractions of the province.
Laguna Volcán
Las Cuevas. There are several pools and beaches where the locals swim and disport themselves.