El Barril
City in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Overview
El Barril is a tiny rural hamlet in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with just three permanent residents. The town provides an authentic off-the-grid experience, surrounded by quiet farmland and stunning desert landscapes. Due to the small population, amenities are extremely limited and life is tranquil.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
San Luis Potosí
Population
3
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
23.08°, -102.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$495
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$0
Cashless
0
English
5
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-7.7°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
444 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
18 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 2026-03-23.
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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 95/100.