Chalam
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Chalam is a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path town in Chiapas, Mexico, where indigenous culture and natural beauty meet. With traditional architecture, lively local markets, and nearby lakes and mountains, it offers visitors an authentic look into rural Mexican life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.89°, -92.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$612
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1930 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 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 35/100.