Palo Seco (El Gato)
City in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Overview
Palo Seco (El Gato) is a quiet rural community in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, surrounded by scenic countryside and small villages. With a relaxed pace and friendly locals, it's an authentic spot for travelers seeking to experience off-the-beaten-path Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
San Luis Potosí
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
22.35°, -100.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$675
Local Cost
$382
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
5
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
778 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
78 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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: 30/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.