Tepic

City in Nayarit, Mexico

Overview

Tepic, the capital city of Nayarit, blends colonial charm with lively Mexican culture and offers easy access to nature in the Sierra Madre foothills. With its lively markets, plazas, and local flavors, Tepic provides an authentic glimpse into daily Mexican life without the tourist crowds. It is an important regional hub for trade, education, and government.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Nayarit
Population
425,942
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.51°, -104.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,022
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$470
Cashless
37
English
25
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
21.5°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1266 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
3
Parks
36
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TPQ
Distance
12 km

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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 96 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 72/100.