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Puracé
City in Cauca, Colombia
Overview
Set in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Puracé is a tranquil town renowned for its volcano, sulfur springs, and access to breathtaking national parks. With a rich indigenous heritage, it serves as both a rural getaway and a starting point for eco-tourism adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Cauca
Population
14,952
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.34°, -76.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$509
Local Cost
$278
Local Income
$230
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1021 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPN
Distance
28 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 2025-12-06.
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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