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Pica

City in Tarapacá, Chile

Overview

Pica is a picturesque oasis town in Chile's Atacama Desert, celebrated for its citrus orchards, soothing thermal pools, and tranquil atmosphere. The town has a unique blend of rural charm and historical architecture, attracting those seeking relaxation and a taste of local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Tarapacá
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-20.50°, -69.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$655
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$400
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
19 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.

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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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