Río Chiquito
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Río Chiquito is a small yet lively village set in the picturesque valleys of Oaxaca, offering genuine local charm and traditional Mexican hospitality. With its riverside scenery and tight-knit community, it's an ideal off-the-beaten-path destination for travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,940
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.62°, -95.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$291
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
46 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 2026-03-22.
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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.