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Carás
City in Áncash, Peru
Overview
Carás is a picturesque town situated in the Áncash region, close to the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. It's known for its quiet charm, Andean traditions, and as a gateway to spectacular mountain landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Áncash
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.05°, -77.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$280
Cashless
12
English
10
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
8.7°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
21.5°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
446 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
37
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
564.0
Airport
ATA
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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