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Santa María Huatulco

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa María Huatulco is a lively coastal town on Mexico's Pacific coast, famed for its nine bays, pristine beaches, and mix of authentic Oaxacan culture and modern amenities. The city offers relaxed living, watersports, and ecotourism, attracting both travelers and retirees seeking natural beauty and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
45,680
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.83°, -96.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$678
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HUX
Distance
9 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 135 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 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.

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