La Luz
City in Guanajuato, Mexico
Overview
La Luz is a small, welcoming town set in the Guanajuato highlands, known for its traditional Mexican charm and picturesque scenery. Despite its size, it offers a genuine local experience and is an excellent gateway to explore rural life in central Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Guanajuato
Population
1,659
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.55°, -101.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$700
Local Cost
$465
Local Income
$260
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
15.1°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
722 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
CYW
Distance
31 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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.