Santa María
City in Lima, Peru
Overview
Santa María is a charming coastal town located in the Lima region of Peru, known for its beautiful sandy beaches, tranquil atmosphere, and a mix of upscale and traditional neighborhoods. With a population just under 15,000, it's a favorite weekend escape for Lima locals and a growing destination for tourists seeking surf and sun.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Lima
Population
14,853
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-12.01°, -76.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
32
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$973
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
22
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
90 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
32
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
LIM
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.