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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
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.
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