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La Rinconada
City in Puno, Peru
Overview
La Rinconada is the highest permanent settlement in the world, perched at over 5,000 meters in the Peruvian Andes. Known primarily for its informal gold mining economy, this small city offers a unique and challenging experience for adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Puno
Population
16,907
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-14.63°, -69.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$235
Local Income
$180
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
8.8°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
19.7°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1022 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 80/100.
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