Poza Rica de Hidalgo
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Poza Rica de Hidalgo, set in northern Veracruz, is a dynamic city known for its oil heritage and local hospitality. The city offers an authentic slice of Mexican daily life, with lively markets, leafy parks, and access to the nearby archaeological ruins of El Tajín. Visitors will find a blend of modern conveniences and regional culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.53°, -97.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,040
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$480
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
19.5°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1499 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
PAZ
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.