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Mérida
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Mérida, capital of Yucatán (not Chiapas; possibly a confusion in the query), is a lively city known for its colonial heritage, lively plazas, and proximity to Mayan ruins. With a unique mix of traditional and cosmopolitan lifestyles, it's celebrated for its safety, cultural festivals, and welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
892,363
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.57°, -93.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,049
Local Cost
$562
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1508 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Neighborhoods
Mapped135 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 135 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 75/100.
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