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Bacalar
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Overview
Bacalar, set on the stunning Lagoon of Seven Colors in Quintana Roo, is famed for its turquoise waters, lush cenotes, and relaxed Caribbean atmosphere. The city's laid-back vibe and rich history draw visitors seeking tranquility and unique natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
12,527
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.68°, -88.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,397
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
14.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1392 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
11
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
CTM
Distance
20 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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