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Zinacantán
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Zinacantán is a small indigenous town set in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. Renowned for its Tzotzil Maya heritage, colorful textiles, and warm community, the town offers an immersive cultural experience against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
5,575
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.76°, -92.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1930 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
TGZ
Distance
39 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 583 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 72/100.
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