Tuxtepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Tuxtepec is a lively city in northern Oaxaca, known for its rich agricultural surroundings, lively local culture, and friendly residents. The city features a mix of colonial architecture, traditional cuisine, and easy access to the Papaloapan River. While less touristy than coastal Oaxaca, Tuxtepec offers an authentic slice of everyday Mexican life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.09°, -96.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$749
Local Cost
$435
Local Income
$410
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1866 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-21.
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 167 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.