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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.