Santa Cruz Nundaco

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa Cruz Nundaco is a small, tranquil town set amid the rolling hills of Oaxaca. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and deep-rooted traditions, it offers visitors a glimpse into rural Mexican life and indigenous culture. The town is ideal for travelers seeking authenticity and natural beauty away from crowded destinations.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,921
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.17°, -97.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$474
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1025 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.