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Cotahuasi

City in Arequipa, Peru

Overview

Cotahuasi is a tranquil Andean town set in the spectacular Cotahuasi Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. It's a gateway for nature lovers seeking authentic Peruvian culture, breathtaking landscapes, and adventure sports.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Population
1,529
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-15.21°, -72.89°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$385
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$280
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
6.4°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
20.9°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
462 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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