Chalchihuitán
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Chalchihuitán is a picturesque town set in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. With a predominantly indigenous Tzotzil Maya population, it offers visitors a unique cultural experience and breathtaking mountain landscapes. The town is quiet and authentic, away from mainstream tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
21,915
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.97°, -92.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$493
Local Cost
$322
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
10
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.