Peña Colorada
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Peña Colorada is a picturesque rural town in Oaxaca, Mexico, with just under 300 residents. Set in lush hills, it offers authentic local experiences, traditional Oaxacan cuisine, and rich artisan culture in a tranquil setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
274
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.48°, -97.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$464
Local Cost
$273
Local Income
$170
Cashless
10
English
5
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
906 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2026-03-23.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 45/100.