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Maicao
City in La Guajira, Colombia
Overview
Maicao, located in Colombia's La Guajira region, is a dynamic commercial city known for its busy markets and diverse population. The city serves as an important cross-border center near Venezuela, offering visitors a unique blend of Caribbean and South American cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
La Guajira
Population
123,757
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
11.38°, -72.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$597
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
28.5°C
Summer Avg
29.4°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
19.2°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
675 mm
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCJ
Distance
32 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 141 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 60/100.
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