El Centenario
City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Overview
El Centenario is a small coastal community near La Paz, Baja California Sur, known for its tranquil lifestyle, scenic desert landscapes, and expat-friendly vibe. Its proximity to the Sea of Cortez makes it popular for outdoor activities, while retaining an authentic local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California Sur
Population
6,221
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
24.10°, -110.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,170
Local Cost
$730
Local Income
$500
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
7.8°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
241 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
LAP
Distance
6 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.