Santa María Pápalo
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Pápalo is a small mountain town set in the Sierra Juárez region of Oaxaca. Known for its cool climate, stunning natural scenery, and friendly local community, the town offers a peaceful experience for visitors seeking authentic rural Mexico. Its rich cultural traditions and beautiful landscapes make it a unique destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,086
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.78°, -96.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$160
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1428 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.