Provincia de Santa Cruz
City in Cajamarca, Peru
Overview
Provincia de Santa Cruz is a charming town set in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, notable for its lush countryside, tradition-rich communities, and colonial architecture. The city draws travelers seeking authentic Andean culture and tranquil countryside experiences away from Peru's major urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
37,164
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-6.83°, -79.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$532
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$320
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
14.2°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
3.0°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
415 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.