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Cajabamba

City in Cajamarca, Peru

Overview

Cajabamba is a charming highland city set in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, known for its colonial heritage, friendly locals, and beautiful Andean landscapes. Its slower pace, lively markets, and intriguing history make it a distinct stop for travelers exploring rural Peru.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
22,830
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-7.62°, -78.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$428
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$350
Cashless
18
English
22
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
12.7°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
0.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
439 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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