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Cancún
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Overview
Cancún, set on Mexico's Caribbean coast, is famed for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lively nightlife. The city blends modern resort living with authentic Mexican culture, offering easy access to Mayan ruins, aquatic adventures, and lush nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
888,797
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.17°, -86.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,573
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$600
Cashless
65
English
50
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
16.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1249 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
58
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
53
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ISJ
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped156 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 97 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 156 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 86/100.
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