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La Quiaca
City in Jujuy, Argentina
Overview
La Quiaca, perched on the northern tip of Argentina at 3,442 meters above sea level, is a gateway to Bolivia and the stark beauty of the Puna region. Renowned for its Andean culture and lively markets, the city offers a unique cross-border ambiance and striking landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Jujuy
Population
16,874
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-22.10°, -65.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
28.8°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
490 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
60 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
30
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 87 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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