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Chancay
City in Lima, Peru
Overview
Chancay is a coastal town in the Lima region of Peru, renowned for its historic castle, fresh seafood, and laid-back atmosphere by the Pacific Ocean. With a blend of colonial heritage and local charm, it's a popular getaway from Lima city, especially for families and food lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Lima
Population
56,920
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.57°, -77.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$645
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$420
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
26.6°C
Record Low
13.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
55 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
25
Transport
68
Walk Score
68
Footways
136.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 108 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
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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