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Santa Elena
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Santa Elena is a small, authentic town in Chiapas, Mexico, with a welcoming community and a tranquil pace of life. Known for its indigenous heritage and traditional markets, it offers a genuine local experience away from the tourist hotspots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
3,833
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.89°, -91.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
42
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$572
Local Cost
$392
Local Income
$190
Cashless
10
English
8
Temperature
21.2°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
18.4°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1906 mm
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.
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 55/100.
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