San Pedro Pochutla
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Pedro Pochutla is a modest yet lively town on Oaxaca's Pacific coast, serving as a gateway to famed beaches like Zipolite and Mazunte. With a friendly local atmosphere, delicious seafood, and easy access to pristine nature, it strikes a balance between authentic Mexican life and surf-town relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
13,685
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.75°, -96.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
44
Traffic Safety
56
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$730
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$375
Cashless
25
English
18
Temperature
28.6°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1073 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
HUX
Distance
22 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 220 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.