Ocotepec
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Ocotepec is a small, traditional town set in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. Its lively community life, colorful festivals, and friendly locals make it a great base to experience authentic Chiapaneco culture. Surrounded by rolling hills, it offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for slow, immersive travel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
14,088
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.23°, -93.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$570
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1938 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 39 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 65/100.