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Guacari offers a tranquil, authentic Colombian small-town experience, ideal for expats seeking a slower pace and deep cultural immersion away from major city bustle. You'll find a welcoming community and generally good safety, with accessible healthcare and public transport for daily needs.
Its smaller scale means a less established expat network and fewer international amenities, presenting a unique opportunity for genuine integration and a potentially lower cost of living. This destination is best suited for those ready to embrace local life and build connections from the ground up.
Population
19,637
Area
56 km²
Density
351 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Spanish
Distance to Coast
80 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Guacari
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Climate & Weather in Guacari
Guacarí has a **tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw)** with warm temperatures year-round and persistently humid conditions. It is generally overcast or partly cloudy, with a wetter season and a shorter drier period; temperatures typically stay in a narrow range, with average yearly values around the low-20s °C.
Summer Average
24°C
Winter Average
18°C
Climate Type
Tropical Savanna
Rainy Days
240
Sunny Days
115
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
23-25°C
Weather is warm and increasingly humid, with frequent showers as the wetter part of the year builds. Cloud cover is common, and afternoons can feel muggy.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
22-24°C
This is one of the relatively drier and slightly sunnier periods, though clouds and light rain still occur often. Temperatures remain warm and fairly steady, with comfortable nights compared with the wetter months.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
23-25°C
Rainfall rises again, especially toward November, and skies are often mostly cloudy. Humidity stays high, and wet conditions are common on many days.
Very High rainfall
Winter
December - February
22-24°C
Winter is warm rather than cool, with a somewhat drier pattern than the main rainy season. Mornings and nights can feel slightly fresher, but humidity remains elevated.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Guacari
Advantages
Guacari
Tight-knit community feel
Affordable cost of living
Green spaces and parks
Close to larger cities
Strong local traditions
Disadvantages
Guacari
No universities locally
Limited job opportunities
Poor infrastructure development
Few entertainment options
Basic healthcare access
Safety & Security in Guacari
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Colombia Avg
55
South America Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Guacari to Colombia averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Guacari
Colombia Average
No city-specific data available — showing Colombia country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 81/100
No data for Guacari — showing hazard indicators from nearby Palmira (~25 km).
