Tlacotalpan
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Tlacotalpan, a UNESCO World Heritage town on the banks of the Papaloapan River in Veracruz, charms visitors with its vivid colonial homes, cultural festivals, and tranquil river views. Known for its son jarocho music and warm local hospitality, it offers a distinctive glimpse of traditional Mexican life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
7,600
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.61°, -95.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$663
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
21.5°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
11.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1901 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 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 60/100.