La Esmeralda
City in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
Overview
La Esmeralda is a very small, close-knit town set in the Coahuila desert near the Río Grande. Life centers around agriculture, community events, and the beautiful natural surroundings, making it a tranquil destination for rural tourism and birdwatching.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Population
166
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.29°, -103.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$664
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
328 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 40/100.