Chiquilá
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Overview
Chiquilá is a small, quiet port town on the northern coast of Quintana Roo, best known as the gateway to the island paradise of Holbox. It's a practical stop for travelers seeking ferries, fresh seafood, or a glimpse of local village life beyond the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
1,466
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.43°, -87.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$855
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1083 mm
Internet Speed
112 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 78/100.