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
57
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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 62/100.