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La Barra de Colotepec

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

La Barra de Colotepec is a peaceful coastal community set just southeast of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, untouched beaches, and local fishing culture, it offers the tranquil side of the Oaxacan coast, free from crowds yet close to the action of the larger town.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.83°, -97.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,050
Local Cost
$622
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
995 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PXM
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.

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