Santa María Alotepec

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa María Alotepec is a small, traditional town in the mountains of Oaxaca. Known for its indigenous heritage, local crafts, and stunning nature, it offers visitors a glimpse of authentic rural Mexican life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,766
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.09°, -95.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$150
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
18.2°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1358 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.