Santa Cruz Province, Administrative province in Cajamarca Department, Peru
Santa Cruz Province encompasses eleven districts across 1,417 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, ranging from 265 to 3,600 meters above sea level.
The province maintains archaeological remains from pre-Columbian settlements that developed agricultural techniques adapted to the high-altitude Andean environment.
Local communities in Santa Cruz Province maintain traditional agricultural practices passed down through generations, cultivating crops suited to different elevation zones.
Visitors need to prepare for temperature variations between districts, as the climate ranges from 22°C in lower regions to 17°C in higher elevations.
The Bosques Nublados de Udima Wildlife Refuge contains cloud forests where numerous endemic plant and animal species find protection.
Location: Cajamarca Department
Capital city: Santa Cruz de Succhubamba
Shares border with: Chota Province, Hualgayoc Province, San Miguel Province, Chiclayo province
GPS coordinates: -6.59448,-78.84607
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:38
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