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San Ignacio

City in Cajamarca, Peru

Overview

San Ignacio is a charming mid-sized city in the lush Cajamarca region of northern Peru, known for its coffee plantations and welcoming atmosphere. Surrounded by rolling hills and close to natural attractions, it offers a blend of urban amenities and rural experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
130,620
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-5.15°, -79.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
10.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
608 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
4

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 62 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.

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