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Ameca
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Ameca is a charming small city west of Guadalajara, known for its colonial core, lively local culture, and stunning natural surroundings. Its relaxed pace and warm hospitality make it ideal for travelers seeking authentic Mexican life in Jalisco.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
37,871
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.67°, -103.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
36
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$828
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$410
Cashless
33
English
23
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
16.7°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
893 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GDL
Distance
43 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 9 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 64/100.
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