Tarata
City in Tacna, Peru
Overview
Tarata is a peaceful Andean town in southern Peru, known for its colonial heritage and close-knit community. Surrounded by picturesque valleys and rivers, it's a welcoming gateway to rural Peruvian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Tacna
Population
6,094
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-17.47°, -70.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$479
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
10.7°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
100 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 67/100.