Motozintla
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Set in the mountains of Chiapas, Motozintla is a lively small city known for its indigenous heritage, lush surrounding valleys, and busy local markets. The proximity to the Sierra Madre mountains makes it an excellent base for exploring natural landscapes and traditional village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
76,398
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.37°, -92.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$635
Local Cost
$367
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
15
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
42 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
50.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 70/100.