Moche
City in La Libertad, Peru
Overview
Moche is a small Peruvian city near Trujillo, renowned for its rich archaeological heritage and laid-back local atmosphere. Visitors can explore ancient Moche and Chimu civilization sites while enjoying easy beach access. The city blends modern Peruvian life with centuries-old history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
La Libertad
Population
22,581
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-8.17°, -79.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$535
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
18.0°C
Record High
29.3°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
178 mm
Internet Speed
277 Mbps
Upload
250 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRU
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 161 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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
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.