The closest highest point is 729 meters above mean sea level, 2.0 km north of Pie de la Cuesta.

The surroundings of Pie de la cuesta are sparsely populated, with 35 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The closest town is San Juan Cacahuatepec, 3.1 km west of Pie de la Cuesta.

Pie de la cuesta has 717 inhabitants, of whom 376 are women and 341, men.

Holidays like Christmas, Day of the Dead, and Holy Week are celebrated.