Mezcala
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Mezcala is a tranquil lakeside town in Jalisco, steeped in indigenous history and local traditions. Its proximity to Lake Chapala and Mezcala Island makes it popular with weekend travelers seeking culture and nature. Visitors are drawn by its friendly atmosphere, historic ruins, and lively community events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
3,763
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.95°, -102.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$672
Local Cost
$442
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 42 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.