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Departamento de Güer Aike
City in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Güer Aike, anchored by the provincial capital Río Gallegos, is a gateway to southern Patagonia with a lively local culture and access to the wild beauty of Santa Cruz. The city offers a mix of historic sites, Patagonian cuisine, and proximity to natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Santa Cruz
Population
137,895
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-51.33°, -70.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$993
Local Cost
$617
Local Income
$390
Cashless
50
English
25
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
10.8°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
398 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 48/100.
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