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La Serena
City in Coquimbo, Chile
Overview
La Serena is a coastal city in northern Chile known for its colonial heritage, golden beaches, and relaxed atmosphere. It is a gateway to the Elqui Valley and attracts both local and international visitors. The city blends history, nature, and lively culture, making it a charming destination year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Coquimbo
Population
195,382
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-29.90°, -71.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,069
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$650
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
13.8°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
92 mm
Internet Speed
314 Mbps
Upload
263 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
156
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
5
Parks
125
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LSC
Distance
5 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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