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๐Ÿ“Š AvgC$1,708CAD/moโ‰ˆ $1,247 USD
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Oaxaca

Mexico ยท MexicoArtisan crafts, rich culture, and vibrant city life
C$900
๐Ÿ’ฐ CAD/mo
(โ‰ˆ $657 USD)
9/10
โญ Nomad
1,550 m
โ›ฐ๏ธ Metres
16ยฐC
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now
Full City Guide
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Guelaguetza
JulCultural Event

Ancient Zapotec dance festival on the hill of Cerro del Fortรญn

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Noche de Rรกbanos
DecCultural Event

Night of the Radishesโ€”elaborate carved radish sculptures

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Day of the Dead
NovCultural Event

One of Mexico's most authentic Dia de los Muertos celebrations

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Mezcal & Mole Season
AprFood & Culinary

Peak mezcal tastings and seven moles of Oaxaca tours

Best & Avoid Months
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Best Avoid Now

Monthly Budget

๐ŸŸข Affordable
C$900/CAD per month
โ‰ˆ $657 USD
vs. global range (C$650 โ€“ C$5,500)avg
C$650C$5,500
๐Ÿ Rent45%C$405CAD/moโ‰ˆ $296 USD
๐Ÿฝ๏ธFood25%C$225CAD/moโ‰ˆ $164 USD
๐ŸšŒTransport5%C$45CAD/moโ‰ˆ $33 USD
๐Ÿ’กUtilities7%C$63CAD/moโ‰ˆ $46 USD
๐ŸŽญLeisure12%C$108CAD/moโ‰ˆ $79 USD
๐ŸฅHealth6%C$54CAD/moโ‰ˆ $39 USD

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Temperature (ยฐC)

2ยฐ โ€“ 25ยฐ annual
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20ยฐ
11ยฐ
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โ„๏ธ Low: 2ยฐC๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now: 16ยฐC๐Ÿ”ฅ High: 25ยฐC

Elevation

1,550 mยท High alt.

High enough to stay cooler year-round. Mild altitude effects possible for some.

Sea Level ยท 0 mDenver ยท 1,609 mMachu Picchu ยท 2,430 mLa Paz ยท 3,640 mOaxaca

Connectivity

OAX
Xoxocotlรกn International
7 km from city center
Direct Flights4 destinations
Local Transit5/10
๐Ÿš—Uber
๐Ÿ›บGrab
๐Ÿš•Taxi
๐Ÿš‡Metro
๐ŸšŒBus
๐ŸšฒBikeshare
๐ŸšถWalkable

๐Ÿ’ก Centro is walkable; use colectivos for longer trips

Safety

Safety Score7/10
โŒTap Water
โœ…Night Safe
๐Ÿ“ž911

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Culture & Food

Multiculturalism6/10
Foodie Scene9/10

Climate Intelligence

Comfort Index
71
Very Good
Right Now
Good Time
Score: 78
Avg humidity
65%
Avg AQI
60
Monthly Comfort
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Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Avoid
No bad months

Climate

Subtropical highland at 1,550m. Warm days and cool nights with a defined rainy season Juneโ€“September. Dry, sunny weather Octoberโ€“May. Known for clear skies and comfortable temperatures.

Tourist Attractions

1๐Ÿ›๏ธ Monte Albรกn Ruins
2โ›ช Santo Domingo Temple
3๐ŸŽจ Museo de las Culturas
4๐ŸŒฎ Mercado Benito Juรกrez
5๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Hierve el Agua
6๐ŸŒณ Jardรญn Etnobotรกnico
7๐ŸŽญ Guelaguetza Festival Site
8๐Ÿ• Mitla Ruins
9๐Ÿบ Museo Rufino Tamayo
10๐ŸŒ„ Tule Tree

Tags

โ›ฐ๏ธ Mountain City๐ŸŒฎ Street Food๐ŸŒฟ Temperate๐ŸŽญ Rich Culture๐Ÿ’š Budget Friendly๐Ÿ“ถ Fast WiFi๐Ÿ”ฅ Top Nomad Pick๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Spanish Speaking๐Ÿซ™ Mezcal๐Ÿ›– Artisan Markets

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