Santa Rosalía
City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Overview
Santa Rosalía is a small, historic port town on the Sea of Cortez, famous for its unique French colonial heritage and mining history. The city's relaxed atmosphere, coastal location, and distinct architecture make it a charming stop for travelers exploring Baja California Sur.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California Sur
Population
14,357
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.34°, -112.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,040
Local Cost
$615
Local Income
$380
Cashless
30
English
18
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
4.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
134 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
SRL
Distance
32 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 10 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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.