Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the most populous city in Bolivia. It is also the most economically prosperous in Bolivia, and one of the fastest growing in the world. Covering 535 sq km (206.6 sq mi), it has a population of 1.6 million people.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra was founded in 1561 by Ñuflo de Chavez. Since its founding, the city has been relocated a few times, before being settled by the Piray River in the late 16th century. It was just a small town for centuries, and only began to grow rapidly after the Second World War.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra experiences a tropical savanna climate. June and July are the coldest months, when the average low temperature drops to 16°C. November to March are the warmest months, when the average high temperature reaches 30°C.

Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
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Visiting Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is the gateway to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It is the biggest and most modern airport in Bolivia. The airport receives international flights from Asunción, Buenos Aires, Cochabamba, Cuzco, La Paz, Lima, Madrid, Miami, Panama City, São Paulo, and Washington-Dulles, among others. From the airport, you can take the taxi or the minibus. Taxis cost US$8 while minibuses US$0.80.

Sights & Attractions in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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