Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina is a small, peaceful town set in the mountains of Oaxaca. It is known for its warm hospitality, traditional culture, and relaxed pace of life. Visitors are welcomed by lively community gatherings and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,675
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.83°, -98.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$283
Local Income
$190
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
936 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
97 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHX
Distance
45 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 1 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 55/100.