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Caruru
City in Vaupés, Colombia
Overview
Caruru is a remote riverside town in Colombia's Amazon region, surrounded by lush jungle and indigenous communities. Life here centers around the Vaupés River and traditional customs, offering intrepid travelers an immersive experience far from the mainstream tourist path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Vaupés
Population
3,242
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
1.02°, -71.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$447
Local Cost
$257
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2874 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CUO
Distance
5 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 35/100.
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