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Arica
City in Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Overview
Arica, known as the 'City of Eternal Spring,' sits at Chile's northern tip where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific Ocean. Famous for its consistent weather, golden beaches, and lively local culture, Arica also serves as an important port and gateway to Peru and Bolivia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Arica y Parinacota
Population
202,131
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-18.47°, -70.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,217
Local Cost
$655
Local Income
$500
Cashless
55
English
40
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
15.6°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
26 mm
Internet Speed
402 Mbps
Upload
366 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
63
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
52
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ARI
Distance
14 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 89 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 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
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