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Puerto La Cruz

City in Anzoátegui, Venezuela

Overview

Puerto La Cruz is a lively coastal city and one of Venezuela's most popular destinations for beaches, boating, and nightlife. Known for its marinas, lively restaurants, and gateway to Mochima National Park, the city blends urban energy with easy access to natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Venezuela

State

Anzoátegui

Population

306,261

Time Zone

America/Caracas

Coordinates

10.21°, -64.63°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$685

Local Cost

$410

Local Income

$60

Cashless

English

Temperature

26.9°C

Summer Avg

26.8°C

Winter Avg

25.8°C

Record High

39.6°C

Record Low

16.9°C

Humidity

66%

Precipitation

736 mm

Internet Speed

79 Mbps

Upload

79 Mbps

Latency

18 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BLA

Distance

14 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

49 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Aldea de Los Pescadores Aldea de Los Pescadores is a small coastal area that features traditional fishing boats and relaxed beachside eateries. The neighborhood mainly caters to locals and day visitors seeking simple seafood meals.Barrio 17 de Junio Barrio 17 de Junio is a mainly residential area with some small shops and basic services. Community life is active, and most housing is modest.Barrio 19 de Abril Barrio 19 de Abril is a modest residential area known for its quiet streets and local markets. Access to main city roads is convenient for commuters.

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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.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 263 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 49 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 65/100.

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