La Esperanza (El Zapotal)
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
La Esperanza (El Zapotal) is a tranquil rural village set amid the rolling hills of northern Chiapas, Mexico, rich in natural beauty and authentic local culture. While small and mostly agricultural, it offers genuine hospitality to travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.45°, -93.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$577
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
15.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
2489 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
35 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 3 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 60/100.