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Taltal

City in Antofagasta, Chile

Overview

Taltal is a charming coastal town in northern Chile's Atacama Desert, best known for its laid-back atmosphere, historic architecture, and fishing heritage. Its quiet beaches and dramatic desert backdrop make it a unique stop for travelers exploring the Antofagasta region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Antofagasta
Population
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-25.41°, -70.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,058
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
7.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
11 mm
Internet Speed
195 Mbps
Upload
156 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
77
Walk Score
77
Footways
153.0
Airport
TTC
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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