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Provincia de Huaraz
City in Áncash, Peru
Overview
Huaraz, set in the Callejón de Huaylas valley overlooking the Cordillera Blanca, is famed for its mountaineering, adventure sports, and lively Andean culture. The city combines lively markets and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a hub for trekkers exploring northern Peru.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Áncash
Population
163,936
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.56°, -77.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$602
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$340
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
8.4°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
21.0°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
372 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATA
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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