Candelaria Loxicha
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Candelaria Loxicha is a charming small town set in the Sierra Madre mountains of Oaxaca, known for its lush surroundings and mix of indigenous and colonial culture. With a friendly community and scenic vistas, it's ideal for those seeking an authentic rural Mexican experience away from the tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,072
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.93°, -96.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$480
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
66 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUX
Distance
30 km
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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 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.