Nueva Palestina
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Nueva Palestina is a small but lively town in the heart of Chiapas, set among lush forests and close to natural wonders like the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve. It's a gateway to indigenous culture, eco-tourism, and everyday life in rural Mexico. The community is friendly and the pace is relaxed, offering an authentic experience off the typical tourist track.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
10,588
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.82°, -91.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$598
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$260
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
20.8°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2026 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
63 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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.