El Castillo
City in Sinaloa, Mexico
Overview
El Castillo is a small, traditional town set in the heart of Sinaloa, Mexico. With a population of just 273, it offers an intimate glimpse of rural Mexican life, surrounded by scenic landscapes and warm local culture. The town's simple charm makes it ideal for visitors seeking authenticity and tranquility off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sinaloa
Population
273
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
24.54°, -107.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$590
Local Cost
$403
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
20.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
6.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
663 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CUL
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.