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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$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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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 65 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 - 1 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 70/100.

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