Ixtapa
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Ixtapa, set in the Jalisco countryside with under 9,000 residents, offers a relaxed local experience with charming plazas, authentic cuisine, and easygoing living. Its small size makes for close community vibes, and visitors can explore both history and nature in a welcoming setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
8,992
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.72°, -105.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
57
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$922
Local Cost
$545
Local Income
$420
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
8.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1388 mm
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
PVR
Distance
6 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 2026-03-22.
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 19 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 62/100.