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Ricardo Palma

City in Lima, Peru

Overview

Ricardo Palma is a tranquil town set in the foothills east of Lima, offering a blend of colonial charm and rural Andes scenery. Its small population, friendly ambiance, and riverside setting make it a pleasant base for exploring the surrounding highlands.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Lima
Population
4,842
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.92°, -76.66°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$515
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$380
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
23 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 43/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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