Quintana Roo

The Caribbean coastal state spans 44,705 square kilometers, featuring white sand beaches, coral reefs, dense jungles, and numerous limestone caves with underground rivers.

The territory became an independent state in 1974, following decades of development from its establishment as a federal territory carved from Yucatan state in 1902.

Local communities maintain traditional Mayan practices through language, ceremonies, and gastronomy, particularly in municipalities like Felipe Carrillo Puerto and José María Morelos.

The international airport in Cancun receives direct flights from major cities worldwide, while a network of highways connects the state's municipalities and archaeological sites.

The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve contains 528,000 hectares of protected land, encompassing tropical forests, mangroves, and a barrier reef system.

Location: Mexico

Inception: October 8, 1974

Capital city: Chetumal

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Shares border with: Campeche, Orange Walk District, Corozal District, Yucatán

Address: Quintana Roo, Mexico 77

Website: http://qroo.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.60000,-87.91667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06