El Arca
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
El Arca is a peaceful rural village in Jalisco, Mexico, with fewer than 200 residents. Life centers around agriculture and local traditions, giving visitors an authentic taste of small-town Mexican hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
196
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.37°, -102.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$557
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$210
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-1.7°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
725 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZMM
Distance
38 km
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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 2026-03-23.
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 35/100.