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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 · estimate
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
Distance
—
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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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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