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 · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.