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Buenaventura

City in Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Overview

Buenaventura is Colombia's largest Pacific port city, known for its dynamic Afro-Colombian culture, lively markets, and growing ecotourism scene. The city combines industrial energy with access to rainforests, islands, and beaches, making it a gateway for adventure travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Valle del Cauca
Population
423,927
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
3.88°, -77.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
22
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$336
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1585 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BUN
Distance
8 km

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Neighborhoods
4 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Bulevar de Buenaventura Malecón Bahía de la Cruz Plaza Alcaldía Distrital

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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 66/100.

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