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
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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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 114 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.