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Provincia de Cajamarca
City in Cajamarca, Peru
Overview
Cajamarca is a lively city in the northern highlands of Peru, known for its rich colonial history, Andean culture, and dramatic landscapes. Famous for its role in the encounter between the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquistadors, it charms visitors with its unique blend of heritage, local gastronomy, and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
348,433
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-7.33°, -78.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$771
Local Cost
$393
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
25
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CJA
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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 2025-12-05.
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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