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Purus

City in Ucayali, Peru

Overview

Purus is a remote riverside town in the heart of the Ucayali region, Peru, with a close-knit community and authentic Amazonian atmosphere. It is surrounded by lush rainforest and is a gateway to indigenous culture and pristine nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Ucayali
Population
2,860
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-10.37°, -71.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$481
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$180
Cashless
12
English
10
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
12.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1529 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.

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