Naica
City in Chihuahua, Mexico
Overview
Naica is a small, friendly mining town in Chihuahua, Mexico, best known for the famous Naica Crystal Caves. The community is welcoming, with a tranquil pace and local traditions rooted in mining. Though remote, Naica offers authentic northern Mexican culture and scenic desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chihuahua
Population
4,938
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.86°, -105.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$764
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$420
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
26.8°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-9.8°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
329 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
72 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
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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.
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.