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Arecibo

City in Puerto Rico, United States

Overview

Arecibo is a coastal city on Puerto Rico's northern shore, known for its historical sites, lively street life, and proximity to stunning beaches. Once home to the famous Arecibo Observatory, it now entices travelers with its blend of colonial charm and natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
Outlying Area
Puerto Rico
Population
87,754
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
18.47°, -66.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,790
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1118 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ARE
Distance
5 km

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Neighborhoods
7 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Extensión Dr. Manuel Zeno Gandía Residencial Antonio Marqués Arbona Residencial Bella Vista

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 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 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

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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