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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
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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.
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 75/100.
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