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Urcos
City in Cusco, Peru
Overview
Urcos is a small Andean town in Peru's historic Cusco region, serving as a gateway to the Southern Valleys. Known for its peaceful lakeside scenery and authentic local culture, it offers travelers a relaxing atmosphere away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cusco
Population
5,479
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.69°, -71.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$527
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$270
Cashless
20
English
15
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
67 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CUZ
Distance
38 km
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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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.
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