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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 · estimate
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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