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Chetumal

City in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Overview

Chetumal is a relaxed coastal capital in southern Quintana Roo, situated on the Bay of Chetumal near the Belize border. Known for its friendly atmosphere, Caribbean flavor, and proximity to natural reserves, the city blends Mexican and Mayan cultures with easygoing waterfront charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
169,028
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.51°, -88.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,120
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
28
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
51 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
88
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
82
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTM
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 65 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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