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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
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Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Isla Mujeres does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
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Healthcare: The average level of medical care is sufficient. In some clinics, there is a lack of modern equipment and personnel.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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LGBTQ friendly: It has been established that the majority of Isla Mujeres citizens have an excellent attitude towards the LGBT community.
- Safety: The crime rate is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Isla Mujeres.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.
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Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Isla Mujeres is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Isla Mujeres.
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- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Isla Mujeres has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
