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Palmar de Varela
City in Atlántico, Colombia
Overview
Palmar de Varela is a small, charming town in the Atlántico department, known for its warm community and authentic Colombian culture. Its relaxed pace, local festivities, and proximity to the Magdalena River make it a welcoming destination for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Atlántico
Population
23,012
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
10.74°, -74.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$464
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$270
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
28.5°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
28.2°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
20.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
935 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BAQ
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 71 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 50/100.
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