San Juan del Río

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San Juan del Río blends historic charm and natural beauty, set in the mountains of Oaxaca. Famous for lively markets, colonial streets, and a welcoming local culture, it's perfect for experiencing authentic Mexico without the crowds. The city is a gateway to indigenous communities and scenic hiking trails.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
301,237
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.49°, -95.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
44
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
27
Traffic Safety
36
Food Safety
54
Monthly Cost · estimate
$844
Local Cost
$457
Local Income
$420
Cashless
24
English
15
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
40 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 38/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.