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Santa Elena
City in La Paz, Honduras
Overview
Santa Elena is a small, welcoming town in the mountains of La Paz, Honduras. Known for its tranquil pace, traditional Honduran culture, and beautiful views, it offers an authentic rural experience away from crowded tourist centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
La Paz
Population
12,162
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
14.07°, -88.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$492
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1207 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEZ
Distance
25 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.
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