Isla Mujeres

City in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Overview

Isla Mujeres is a picturesque island just off the coast of Cancun, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, laid-back charm, and lively local culture. The island offers a perfect blend of busy nightlife, stunning beaches, and tranquil neighborhoods - making it ideal for both day-trippers and extended escapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
13,174
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.23°, -86.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,355
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$700
Cashless
58
English
48
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
36 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
56.0
Airport
ISJ
Distance
2 km

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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 123 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 2025-12-06.
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.