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Vicuña
City in Coquimbo, Chile
Overview
Vicuña is the gateway to the Elqui Valley, renowned for its clear skies, pisco distilleries, and connection to poet Gabriela Mistral. The city offers a blend of natural beauty, local culture, and tranquil rural life, making it a favorite among stargazers and slow travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Coquimbo
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-30.04°, -70.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost
$1,045
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$440
Cashless
35
English
28
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
85 mm
Internet Speed
307 Mbps
Upload
234 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
21
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
LSC
Distance
49 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 2026-03-23.
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 25 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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