Unión Juárez
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Unión Juárez is a charming highland town set at the foot of the Tacaná Volcano in northern Chiapas. Known for its cool climate, coffee plantations, and blend of Mestizo and Mam indigenous cultures, the city offers a tranquil alternative to busier Mexican destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
16,008
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.28°, -92.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$579
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PQM
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.