Salto de Agua
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Salto de Agua is a small but lively town in Chiapas, Mexico, known for its local markets, warm hospitality, and proximity to lush waterfalls and natural reserves. Its traditional streets offer a glimpse of everyday life in rural southern Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
64,251
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.55°, -92.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
46
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$683
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$265
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
21.0°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
8.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2364 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PQM
Distance
34 km
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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 2 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 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.