San Martín Tilcajete
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Martín Tilcajete is a small, lively town in Oaxaca renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting wooden alebrijes, fantastical creatures painted in vivid colors. The town offers visitors an authentic look into Zapotec culture, with artisan workshops, friendly locals, and frequent cultural festivals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,821
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.86°, -96.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
980 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
16 km
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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 125 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.