Santiago Ixcuintepec

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santiago Ixcuintepec is a small, welcoming town set in the lush Sierra Mixe region of Oaxaca. Life here revolves around tradition, agriculture, and communal festivities, offering travelers an authentic slice of rural Mexico. The town's scenic mountain surrounds and indigenous heritage make it a peaceful retreat off the beaten path.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,598
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.94°, -95.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$390
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$160
Cashless
8
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
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.