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Huarancante

City in Arequipa, Peru

Overview

Huarancante is a small Andean town set in the Arequipa region of Peru, notable for its tranquil pace and stunning highland scenery. The town is primarily known as a gateway for hiking expeditions to Nevado Huarancante and offers a glimpse into authentic Peruvian rural life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Population
4,638
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-15.77°, -71.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$472
Local Cost
$247
Local Income
$270
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
6.0°C
Summer Avg
7.2°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
21.8°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
209 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 38/100.

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