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Capulálpam de Méndez
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Capulálpam de Méndez is a picturesque mountain town in Oaxaca, designated a 'Pueblo Mágico' for its rich Zapotec heritage, colonial-era architecture, and lush forests. With a strong focus on eco-tourism and sustainable living, the town offers authentic southern Mexican culture set amid stunning landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,549
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.31°, -96.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$618
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$225
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1632 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
60 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
OAX
Distance
46 km
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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 2 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 55/100.
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