Puerto Escondido
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Puerto Escondido is a lively coastal town in Oaxaca, known for stunning Pacific beaches, legendary surf breaks, and a bohemian atmosphere. The compact city blends Mexican culture with international influences in its neighborhoods and food scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
25,902
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.87°, -97.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
67
Monthly Cost
$1,267
Local Cost
$643
Local Income
$450
Cashless
45
English
45
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
55 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
10
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PXM
Distance
2 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 84 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.