San Juan Lachao
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Juan Lachao is a small, picturesque town set in the Sierra Madre mountains of Oaxaca. Known for its friendly community and rich Mixtec traditions, the town offers visitors stunning nature, authentic Oaxacan cuisine, and lively local festivities. It's an ideal destination for those seeking cultural immersion and tranquil rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
4,677
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.16°, -97.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$418
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
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
21 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PXM
Distance
32 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 61 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.