Papaloapan is a hybrid serrano with a large fruit size and good shelf-life. It has a Scoville rating of 1300 and produces a continuous set on a very strong plant. It is resistant to PVY and has intermediate resistance to TEV.
| Approximate Size (Length x Diameter) | 8 x 2.2 cm |
| Color | Green to red |
| Disease resistance | PVY 0 (R); TEV (IR) |
| Fruit Conformation | Round, Tapered |
| Relative Days to Maturity (TP) | 70-75 |
| Relative Scoville Rating | 4000 to 5000 |