Santa María del Tule
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María del Tule is a charming town in Oaxaca, Mexico, famed for the legendary Árbol del Tule, one of the world's largest and oldest trees. The town offers a welcoming atmosphere, rich Zapotec culture, and delicious Oaxacan cuisine, making it a popular stop for day-trippers and travelers seeking authentic local experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
8,918
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.05°, -96.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$765
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
980 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
OAX
Distance
11 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 46 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 70/100.