Mascota Municipality
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Mascota is a picturesque mountain town in Jalisco, Mexico, known for its colonial heritage, surrounding pine forests, and peaceful vibe. Visitors enjoy a slower pace of life, excellent local cuisine, and easy access to nature reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
14,451
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.53°, -104.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
64
Female Safety
56
LGBTQ+ Safety
43
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
48
Monthly Cost
$906
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$520
Cashless
28
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
59 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
15
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 130 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 2025-12-06.
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 56/100.