Puerto Palomas
City in Chihuahua, Mexico
Overview
Puerto Palomas is a small border town in Chihuahua, Mexico, known for its easygoing vibe, friendly locals, and cross-border commerce. It's popular for affordable medical and dental services and is a gateway for U.S. visitors seeking a more relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chihuahua
Population
4,866
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
31.78°, -107.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$800
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
231 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
CUS
Distance
4 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 4 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 75/100.