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La Merced
City in Caldas, Colombia
Overview
La Merced is a tranquil town in the lush Caldas region, surrounded by the verdant hills and coffee farms characteristic of Colombia's heartland. Visitors can immerse themselves in local traditions, stunning mountain views, and a friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Caldas
Population
3,851
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.38°, -75.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$280
Cashless
21
English
18
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
29.0°C
Record Low
10.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2253 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MZL
Distance
41 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 53/100.
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