Provincia de San Miguel

City in Cajamarca, Peru

Overview

Provincia de San Miguel, set in the Cajamarca region, is a charming Andean city known for its traditional markets, beautiful colonial streets, and striking mountain scenery. With a small but lively community, it's ideal for visitors looking to experience authentic Peruvian culture away from the tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
46,043
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-7.00°, -79.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$404
Local Cost
$256
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
14.2°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
3.0°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
415 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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.