Montecristo

City in Chiapas, Mexico

Overview

Montecristo is a small yet charming city in Chiapas, Mexico, surrounded by lush landscapes and famed for its artisan culture and lively local markets. While not widely known to international travelers, the city offers an authentic experience of southern Mexican life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.69°, -92.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$839
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$210
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2161 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
699 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 30/100.