Mascota
8.3
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Mascota is a well-preserved colonial mountain town about two hours from Puerto Vallarta in the Sierra Madre, sitting at 1,200 meters elevation with a genuinely pleasant climate. The town has developed boutique tourism — small hotels, a couple of good restaurants, and a growing reputation among PV visitors looking for a highland escape. A foreigner here has the novelty of being outside the typical gringo trail while still in a town with some infrastructure.
Mid score (6-8)
A small colonial mountain town with real tourism infrastructure and a pleasant highland climate. Gets visitors from Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Traditional but accustomed enough to visitors to be accessible. Social opportunity is modest but real.
Lower score (below 6)
Mascota is a beautiful colonial town but it's small and conservative — the tourism infrastructure is for Mexican families and PV day-trippers, not a nightlife scene. A foreign man here quickly exhausts the social options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Mascota, Jalisco?
$14k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Mascota, Jalisco?
Women marry at 24
How common is a college degree in Mascota, Jalisco?
24% men have degree
What's the average male height in Mascota, Jalisco?
170 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Mascota, Jalisco?
Local women avg 29.1