Santa Elena
City in Yucatán, Mexico
Overview
Santa Elena is a charming rural town in Yucatán, renowned for its close proximity to ancient sites like Uxmal and its authentic Mayan heritage. The town offers a peaceful atmosphere, friendly locals, and access to unique natural and historical attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Yucatán
Population
3,833
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.33°, -89.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$798
Local Cost
$443
Local Income
$290
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1169 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
71 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2 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.