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San José del Cabo
City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Overview
San José del Cabo blends colonial charm with beachside elegance on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. Known for its artistic vibe, lively historic center, and stunning beaches, it offers a quieter, more cultural alternative to its neighbor, Cabo San Lucas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California Sur
Population
136,285
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
23.06°, -109.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
57
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
English
51
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
261 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
20
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJD
Distance
10 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 94 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 77/100.
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