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La Ballena

City in Zacatecas, Mexico

Overview

La Ballena is a charming small town set in Zacatecas, Mexico, rich in local tradition and known for its relaxed pace. Visitors will experience friendly hospitality alongside lively markets and colonial-era architecture. The town offers a glimpse of authentic Mexican life away from major tourist routes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Zacatecas
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
22.46°, -101.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$776
Local Cost
$442
Local Income
$320
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
462 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
81 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 40/100.

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