Cape Pantoja

City in Loreto, Peru

Overview

Cape Pantoja is a tiny Amazonian river town in Loreto, Peru, serving as a gateway to Ecuador and a hub for regional trade and boat travel. With under 600 residents, its pace is slow, the surroundings lush, and daily life centered on the water.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Loreto
Population
564
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-0.96°, -75.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$130
Cashless
5
English
15
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
17.8°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
2665 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TPN
Distance
44 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.