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Provincia de Cusco
City in Cusco, Peru
Overview
Cusco is a UNESCO-listed city set in the Peruvian Andes, famous for its rich Inca heritage, lively festivals, and as the gateway to Machu Picchu. Its blend of archaeological wonders and colonial charm make it a unique and captivating travel destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cusco
Population
447,588
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.50°, -72.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
57
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$933
Local Cost
$457
Local Income
$380
Cashless
40
English
32
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
40 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CUZ
Distance
8 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped21 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 21 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 74/100.
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