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Santiago de Chuco
City in La Libertad, Peru
Overview
Santiago de Chuco is a charming Andean town in northern Peru, renowned for its colonial heritage, lively local culture, and poetic legacy tied to César Vallejo. Surrounded by scenic hills, the town offers a peaceful retreat into traditional Peruvian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
La Libertad
Population
6,759
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-8.14°, -78.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$425
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
5
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
24.6°C
Record Low
-1.5°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
293 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 21 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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