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Santo Tomas
City in Cusco, Peru
Overview
Santo Tomas is a small yet lively town set in the province of Chumbivilcas, Cusco, known for its Andean culture and scenic highland surroundings. Its friendly community and authentic Peruvian atmosphere make it a unique destination away from tourist crowds. The town offers basic amenities and a glimpse into daily life in the rural Andes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cusco
Population
25,087
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-14.45°, -72.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
7.5°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-6.5°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
598 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 20 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 2025-12-06.
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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