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Güicán
City in Boyacá, Colombia
Overview
Güicán is a picturesque Andean village perched at the gateway to El Cocuy National Park, offering a peaceful retreat amid dramatic mountain scenery. The town is known for its friendly locals, traditional architecture, and as a stopover for adventurous travelers. Life here is slow-paced, focused on agriculture and eco-tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Boyacá
Population
2,101
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
6.47°, -72.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$263
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
11.0°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
22.0°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1250 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.
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