San Pedro el Alto
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Pedro el Alto is a small mountain town in Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its tranquil atmosphere, rich indigenous culture, and scenic surroundings. Visitors will find a welcoming community, traditional cuisine, and a slower pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,551
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.01°, -96.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$593
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUX
Distance
35 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.
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 50/100.