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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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