Puerto San Carlos
City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Overview
Puerto San Carlos is a small coastal town set along the Magdalena Bay in Baja California Sur. Famous for its serene beaches and whale watching, it offers a laid-back atmosphere with friendly locals and fresh seafood. This town is ideal for travelers seeking nature encounters and authentic Baja experiences away from crowded resorts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California Sur
Population
5,538
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
24.79°, -112.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
57
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$937
Local Cost
$552
Local Income
$350
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
18.2°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
196 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
77 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
PTC
Distance
45 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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.