| Santa Cruz District | |
| Native Name Lang: | es |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Mapsize: | frameless |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Peru |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ica |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Palpa |
| Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | January 16, 1953 |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Santa Cruz |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Fermin Nicolas Quichica Quispe |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 255.7 |
| Elevation M: | 538 |
| Population Total: | 1060 |
| Population As Of: | 2005 census |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | PET |
| Utc Offset1: | -5 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 110404 |
Santa Cruz District is one of five districts of the province Palpa in Peru.[1]
The Santa Cruz District is a common destination for hikers, interested in Punta Union (peak) and Cordillera Blanca. The hiking tracks offer an elevation of up to 4,760 meters above sea level. The majority of the trekking companies are located in Huaraz, one of the biggest towns in the Peruvian Andes.[1] The 4 and 5-day passing treks are in the Andes are considered one of the most beautiful in South America.[2]