Minas de Marcona
City in Ica, Peru
Overview
Minas de Marcona is a modest coastal city in the Ica region of Peru, known for its vast mining industry, especially iron ore. The city features unique desert landscapes, rugged Pacific beaches, and friendly local communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Ica
Population
15,478
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-15.21°, -75.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$570
Local Cost
$292
Local Income
$340
Cashless
35
English
22
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
8.8°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
95 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
APE
Distance
16 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.
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 64/100.