Subteniente López
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Overview
Subteniente López is a tranquil border town in Quintana Roo, Mexico, just minutes from Belize. It is known for its laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, and easy access to natural scenery along the Hondo River. The town is a gateway to regional adventure and offers a slice of authentic Mexican community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
2,452
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.50°, -88.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$827
Local Cost
$358
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
20
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
36 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
CTM
Distance
7 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 7 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 60/100.