Santa María del Oro
City in Nayarit, Mexico
Overview
Santa María del Oro is a charming lakeside town set in a volcanic crater in Nayarit, Mexico. Known for its breathtaking lagoon, the town offers a peaceful retreat featuring fresh local cuisine and friendly residents. Its laid-back atmosphere and natural scenery attract both adventure seekers and those looking to relax.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Nayarit
Population
1,815
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.33°, -104.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$695
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$235
Cashless
15
English
8
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1019 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TPQ
Distance
28 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 31 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 63/100.