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Calca

City in Cusco, Peru

Overview

Calca is a charming valley town in the heart of Peru's Sacred Valley, surrounded by majestic Andean mountains and lively agricultural fields. It offers a blend of local culture, breathtaking nature, and relaxing small-town life, making it an inviting base for exploring the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cusco
Population
9,179
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.33°, -71.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$599
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
8.6°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
22.4°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
716 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
CUZ
Distance
23 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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