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El Pescadero, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

El Pescadero is a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 2,338. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,338 Population 8/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Pescadero

El Pescadero

El Pescadero is a small village in the municipality of La Paz in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
It is located at km 64 on Federal Highway 19 on the Pacific Ocean about 8 kilometers South of Todos Santos which is about a one-hour drive north of Cabo San Lucas. The Mexican census of 2020 reported a population of 2,245 inhabitants.

People

Population2,338
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population2,338
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates23.3642°, -110.1683°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (198 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Pescadero

El Pescadero is a small town in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 2,338. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: El Pescadero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Pescadero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates23.3642°N, 110.1683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 3, 2024.

Sep 25, 2012 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jun 30, 1995 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico M6.2 147 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Jun 30, 1995 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico M5.7 114 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Oct 30, 2001 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Apr 13, 2023 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Feb 5, 2009 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.0 76 km
Sep 26, 2012 53 km N of La Paz, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Nov 16, 2009 Gulf of California M4.9 137 km
Jun 17, 2010 69 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 132 km
May 20, 2007 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Jun 25, 1997 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Dec 27, 2012 77 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

39 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 189 km
2023 Norma Category 3 30 km
2022 Kay Category 2 290 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 5 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 234 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 107 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 70 km
2016 Newton Category 1 34 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 158 km
2014 Odile Category 3 10 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 216 km
2012 Paul Category 3 228 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 146 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 186 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 46 km
2006 John Category 3 56 km
2005 Otis Category 2 227 km
2004 Javier Category 3 251 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 84 km
2003 Marty Category 2 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
August 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in

El Pescadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Pescadero

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mario Surf School
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Radio Stations near El Pescadero

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Exa FM Los Cabos - 103.9 FM - XHCCAC-FM - MVS Radio - Los Cabos, Baja California Sur 103.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radiante - 91.1 FM [La Paz, Baja California Sur] music, news MP3 320 kbps
LA RADIO DE SUDCALIFORNIA 99.1 (Los Cabos) - 99.1 FM - XHLUC-FM - Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión de Baja California Sur - Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 99.1 fm, américa MP3
CABO MIL 96.3 (Los Cabos) - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Pescadero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Profesor Néstor Agúndez Martínez

Farmers Markets in El Pescadero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega Lizárraga

Hotels in El Pescadero

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cerritos Beach Dogs Café
Cerritos Surf Colony
Cerritos Surf Residences
Hacienda Cerritos
Hacienda Cerritos
Hotel Olas de Cerritos
Los Cardones
Olas de Cerritos
Paradero Todos Santos
Tribu Pescadero
Villas de Cerritos Beach

Restaurants in El Pescadero

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantina Baracuda
Good Vibes, BCS
Hierbabuena
Mariscos Botanas Heydi
Napoli Pizza
Shaka's
Taste of Asia

Cafes in El Pescadero

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baja Beans

Bus Stations in El Pescadero

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Águila Autotransportes

Gas Stations in El Pescadero

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near El Pescadero

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Los Cabos International AirportSJDLarge Airport
Cabo San Lucas International AirportCSWMedium Airport
Manuel Márquez de León International AirportLAPMedium Airport
Cabo Cortes AirstripSmall Airport
Carrizal AirportSmall Airport
El Pescadero AirstripSmall Airport
General Juan Domínguez Cota AirportSmall Airport
La Campana AirstripSmall Airport
Los Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
Melitón Albáñez Domínguez AirstripSmall Airport
Península de los Sueños AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Colorada AirportPCOSmall Airport
Punta Pescadero AirportSmall Airport
Todos Santos AirstripSmall Airport
VIP Baja AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Pescadero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Salvacion

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Pescadero

What is the population of El Pescadero?

El Pescadero has a population of 2,338 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Pescadero?

El Pescadero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Pescadero?

The job market in El Pescadero is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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