San Juan Cosalá
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
San Juan Cosalá is a charming lakeside town in Jalisco, set along the shores of Lake Chapala. Known for its natural hot springs, classic plaza, and relaxed local vibe, it blends authentic Mexican life with a touch of expat influence. The town is a peaceful base for exploring the region's thermal spas and mountain trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
8,453
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.29°, -103.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$953
Local Cost
$645
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.7°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
GDL
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 25 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 65/100.