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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.