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La Higuera

City in Coquimbo, Chile

Overview

La Higuera is a tranquil gateway to Chile's remote northern coastline, set amid dramatic desert-meets-ocean scenery. The area is best known for its coastal villages, wildlife tours, and unspoiled beaches, making it ideal for nature lovers and those seeking peaceful getaways.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Coquimbo
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-29.50°, -71.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$956
Local Cost
$478
Local Income
$0
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
13.8°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
90 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LSC
Distance
47 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 20/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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