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Provincia de Arequipa
City in Arequipa, Peru
Overview
Arequipa, Peru's 'White City,' dazzles visitors with its scenic volcanic backdrop and UNESCO-listed colonial center. With a blend of Spanish and Andean heritage, the city offers lively markets, delicious cuisine, and a relaxed ambiance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Population
1,080,635
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-16.33°, -71.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$839
Local Cost
$455
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
11.6°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
24.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
148 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AQP
Distance
8 km
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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 2026-03-21.
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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