Camalú

City in Baja California, Mexico

Overview

Camalú is a small coastal town in Baja California known for its laid-back vibe, local seafood, and beautiful Pacific beaches. It offers an authentic Mexican experience, especially attractive for travelers seeking tranquility and nature. The town is a gateway to rural adventures and ocean vistas.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California
Population
8,621
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
30.84°, -116.06°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$810
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
14.4°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
179 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SNQ
Distance
37 km

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 3 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 60/100.