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Playa del Carmen Beach
A lively Riviera Maya beach with soft white sand, warm Caribbean waters, and a vibrant pedestrian strip just steps away.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Quintana Roo, Mexico · North America
Cozumel is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 51km from Cenote Dos Ojos.
Cozumel is a town located in Quintana Roo, Mexico. With a population of 77,236, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Cozumel sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Cancun time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cozumel to your route.
Cozumel (Spanish pronunciation: [kosuˈmel]; Yucatec Maya: Kùutsmil) is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is separated from the mainland by the Cozumel Channel and is close to the Yucatán Channel. The municipality is partRead more
of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
In 2023, Cozumel was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.
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Cozumel is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5004 latitude, -86.9427 longitude.
Cozumel has a population of approximately 77,236 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico5 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
A lively Riviera Maya beach with soft white sand, warm Caribbean waters, and a vibrant pedestrian strip just steps away.
20 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
The coastal highway from Cancún through Playa del Carmen and Tulum, linking beaches, cenotes and Maya sites along the Caribbean.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A twin-entrance cenote system with crystal-clear water and an extensive underwater cave network popular for cave diving and snorkeling.
51 km · about 60 min drive
beach
A Caribbean beach beneath ancient Mayan clifftop ruins, blending archaeology with powdery white sand and turquoise sea.
60 km · about 70 min drive
ancient ruins
A walled Maya city perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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