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Buena Vista, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Buena Vista is a small town in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 4,282. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,282 Population 4/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a small town in the Bolivian lowlands, capital of the Ichilo Province of the department of Santa Cruz. The city was founded on November 26, 1694 as the Jesuit Mission of the betrothal of the Saints of Joseph and Mary.

People

Population4,282
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population4,282
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates-17.4583°, -63.6713°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a small town in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 4,282. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Buena Vista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Bolivia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area1,152.8 sq mi (2,985.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4583°N, 63.6713°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 60 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 68 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 25 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 124 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 29 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 27 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 77 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 130 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 124 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 126 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 129 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 87 km
Oct 21, 2013 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.8 132 km
Jan 27, 2002 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 78 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 78 km
Jan 10, 2000 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia M4.7 125 km
Jul 19, 2004 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia M4.7 55 km
May 22, 2023 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.7 60 km
Apr 13, 2013 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia M4.6 56 km
Jun 28, 2014 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia M4.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Buena Vista

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. 6 de Agosto de La Arboleda
U.E. Candelaria
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Radio Stations near Buena Vista

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Acer variadas AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Buena Vista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico y Cultural San Carlos
San Carlos camino a buen retiro

Farmers Markets in Buena Vista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 2 de Febrero
Mercado Campesino 2 de Agosto
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Patujú

Hotels in Buena Vista

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amboro Eco Resort
Amboro Eco Resort
hostal buena vista
Hotel Buena Vista

Restaurants in Buena Vista

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amboro
Comida Criolla
El Bagual
Español
La cunumisita
La pascana de los tigres
Luz de Luna - Buena Vista
Paraba Azul
Quesería Suiza
Vista plaza

Cafes in Buena Vista

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Rest Amboro
Queseria Suiza
Rest Coffee Shop Tours
Rogelia

Gas Stations in Buena Vista

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BO #297599268
BO #8083490219
ES Buena Vista

Banks in Buena Vista

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Fassil

Stadiums & Teams in Buena Vista

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buena Vista

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Viru Viru International AirportVVILarge Airport
El Trompillo AirportSRZMedium Airport
Bulo Bulo AirportSmall Airport
Caranda AirportSmall Airport
Collpa AirportSmall Airport
Guirapembi AirportSmall Airport
Monos Araña AirportSmall Airport
Rio Seco AirportSmall Airport
Samaipata AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sara AirportSmall Airport
Yapacani AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buena Vista

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santos Desposorios

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)

🇧🇴 About Bolivia

Capital Sucre
Population 11,353,142
Area 1,098,580 km²
GDP (USD) $52,340,206,946
GDP per capita $4,275
HDI 0.733
Life expectancy 68.6 years
Internet users 70.2%
Urban population 70.9%
Currency BOB (Boliviano)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +591
TLD .bo
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bolivia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria
Feb 16 Carnival Feriado por Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Feriado por Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Dia del trabajo
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Andean New Year Año Nuevo Andino
Aug 2 Agrarian Reform Day Día de la Revolución Agraria
Aug 6 Independence Day Dia de la Patria
Nov 2 All Saints' Day Todos Santos
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buena Vista

What is the population of Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a population of 4,282 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,152.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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