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La Paz
City in Canelones, Uruguay
Overview
La Paz is a small, friendly city in the Canelones department, known for its community-centric vibe, traditional markets, and proximity to Montevideo. It's a peaceful place to experience everyday Uruguayan life, ideal for travelers looking for a quiet retreat or a base near the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uruguay
Department
Canelones
Population
19,913
Time Zone
America/Montevideo
Coordinates
-34.76°, -56.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,117
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1183 mm
Internet Speed
363 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVD
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
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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