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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.