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Santa Cruz de la Sierra, also known as the Santa Cruz is one of the most popular Tourist Destinations in Bolivia. The enchanting tourist destination of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is situated in the eastern portion of South America. The Santa Cruz de la Sierra is part of the Bolivian province of Andres Ibariez. The Santa Cruz de la Sierra is also the capital of the state of Santa Cruz.

The climate of Santa Cruz de la Sierra can be described as semi-tropical. The annual temperature of Santa Cruz de la Sierra hovers around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather of Santa Cruz de la Sierra remains generally warm throughout the year. Sometimes cold winds, known as surazos in the local parlance, blow from the pampas of Argentina. The city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra experiences maximum rainfall in the months of January and February.

Nuflo de Chavez founded the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra on 26th February 1561. The name Santa Cruz de la Sierra means Holy Cross of the Hills. Santa Cruz de la Sierra occupies a total area of 325.57 square kilometers. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,365 feet above the sea level. The city is home to a total population of 1,528,683 people.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra is also strewn with plenty of scenic locales and breathtaking natural attractions. The economy of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is growing at an unprecedented rate for the last couple of years. Santa Cruz de la Sierra boasts of being a multiethnic and multicultural city. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is renowned throughout Bolivia for its glorious and illustrious cultural heritage. The city has nicely preserved its rich traditions and culture.

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