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Villa Rica

City in Pasco, Peru

Overview

Set in the lush central jungle of Peru, Villa Rica is acclaimed for its premium coffee, lively local culture, and stunning natural surroundings. The city offers a laid-back atmosphere with easy access to cloud forests, waterfalls, and the region's rich biodiversity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Pasco
Population
22,274
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-10.74°, -75.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$507
Local Cost
$283
Local Income
$300
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
15.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
484 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 122 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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