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Santa Teresa, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Santa Teresa is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,872 ft (1,485 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
131.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft). It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon with a subtropical mountain climate.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain131.8 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Coordinates-13.1322°, -72.5906°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation131.8 inches (3,347 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet (1,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Teresa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1322°N, 72.5906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.8"
247% above Peru avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 44 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 135 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 81 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 126 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 122 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 133 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 88 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 143 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 116 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 118 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 143 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 104 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 84 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 48 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 98 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 140 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 8.3 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 7.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
November 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in

Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Santa Teresa

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 50273 Virgen del Carmen
Institución Educativa Alto Salkantay
Institución Educativa No. 50985
Institución Educativa No. 51073
Institución Educativa No. 50924
Institución Educativa No. 50311
Institución Educativa 50315 Santa Rosa De Lima
Institución Educativa No. 50768
Institución Educativa Uriel Garcia
Institución Educativa No. 50314
Institución Educativa No. 50256
Institución Educativa No. 50312
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Radio Stations near Santa Teresa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Amo la Música rock clásico MP3

Museums in Santa Teresa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Manuel Chávez Ballon

Libraries in Santa Teresa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de huyro0.0
Biblioteca institución educativa0.0
Biblioteca Pedro Quijada Berrocal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Market
Idma Esmeralda
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado de Abastos de Huyro
Mercado de Santa Teresa

Hotels in Santa Teresa

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Cola de Mono
hospedaje Choquequirao
Hospedaje Puma
Hospedaje Santa Teresa
Hostal Zipline
Llactapata Eco Lodge
Machu Picchu EcoLodge & Restaurant
Mountain Hotel
Quechuas Lucmabamba Bio Domes
Quillabamba
Salkantay Hostel Lucmabamba Lia B&B by Fredy & Esther
Yellow River Lodge

Restaurants in Santa Teresa

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chabeli
Chefcito
Chira
El Indio
Flaudios Grill
Hospedaje Victoria's
Imperio
Kat Café
La Hacienda
Llaqtapata Lodge
Mama Coca
Mesa Para Observatorio Inca hospedaje y restaurante
Munay Coffee and art
Polleria
Restaurant Pizzeria D'Flaudio's
Restuarant Delicious Food
Rumi Blue
valle santa Restaurant & coffee
Wayna Picchu
Yacumama Grill I

Clinics in Santa Teresa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Teresa

Bus Stations in Santa Teresa

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colectivo a Santa Maria
Colectivo a Yanama, Totora

Gas Stations in Santa Teresa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocalmayo
PE #4857742321
PE #497130464

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Teresa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Teresa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,430 m (7,973 ft)
Area
32,500.0 km² (12,545.0 mi²)
Founded
1450
Website
machupicchu.gob.pe/

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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