Mecatlán
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Mecatlán is a small, friendly town set in the green mountains of Veracruz, known for its lively indigenous culture and traditional Nahua festivals. Visitors can immerse themselves in authentic Mexican village life, explore colorful markets, and enjoy stunning rural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
12,332
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.21°, -97.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$260
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1403 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PAZ
Distance
47 km
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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.
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 50/100.