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Caldera
City in Atacama, Chile
Overview
Caldera is a lively coastal town in Chile's Atacama region, celebrated for its historic port, tranquil beaches, and proximity to Bahía Inglesa. This small city seamlessly blends maritime heritage with a laid-back local atmosphere, making it a tranquil getaway in northern Chile.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Atacama
Population
16,150
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-27.07°, -70.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$905
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$480
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
2.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
29 mm
Internet Speed
434 Mbps
Upload
379 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
131.0
Airport
CPO
Distance
22 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 32 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 65/100.
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