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Cárdenas
City in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Overview
Cárdenas, in the state of San Luis Potosí, is a small yet lively city characterized by its agricultural heritage, friendly locals, and access to the lush Huasteca region. The city center blends colonial charm with the bustle of daily commerce, while surrounding neighborhoods offer a more relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
San Luis Potosí
Population
80,454
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
22.00°, -99.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$748
Local Cost
$402
Local Income
$300
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
0.8°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1001 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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