Leona Vicario is one of the communities in the municipality of Benito Juárez Municipality, Quintana Roo. The town is named for Leona Vicario

Leona Vicario

Leona Vicario, also less commonly known as Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo was a supporter of the Mexican War of Independence. From her residence in Mexico City, she was able to provide intelligence and money to the rebel movement.She married fellow insurgent Andrés Quintana Roo...

 the wife of Mexican Independence figure Andres Quintana Roo

Andrés Quintana Roo

Andrés Quintana Roo was a Mexican liberal politician and author. He was one of the most influential men in the War of Independence and served as a member of the Congress of Chilpancingo...

. It's population was 6,517 inhabitants at the 2010 census. It is located in the western part of the municipality and lies at an elevation of 10 meters (33 ft.) above sea level.