Tapalpa
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Tapalpa is a charming mountain town in Jalisco known for its colonial architecture, peaceful ambiance, and striking natural scenery. With its cool climate, it attracts both weekend escapees and ecotourists seeking forest adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
5,955
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.94°, -103.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$876
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
16.2°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
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 91 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.