Santa Cruz de la Sierra

The city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra was founded on February 26, 1561, by Ñuflo de Chaves.

Santa Cruz has a tropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature around 25 °C (77 °F).

The city is known for its significant mestizo and Creole identity, with a smaller indigenous population.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra is considered the franchise capital of Bolivia, hosting numerous national and international franchises.

The public transportation system in Santa Cruz includes buses that travel on 132 routes.