Colonia Santa Bárbara
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Colonia Santa Bárbara is a lively, small city in Veracruz known for its hospitality and authentic local culture. Visitors are welcomed by traditional markets, warm communities, and charming streets. Life here moves at a leisurely pace, with nature and local traditions taking center stage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
8,617
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.50°, -96.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$710
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$340
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
15.8°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1461 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
5
Parks
6
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
JAL
Distance
9 km
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 85 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.