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Cozumel

Quintana Roo, Mexico · North America

About Cozumel

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.

About Cozumel

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 part

Read 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 offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cozumel located?

Cozumel is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5004 latitude, -86.9427 longitude.

What is the population of Cozumel?

Cozumel has a population of approximately 77,236 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
77,236
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Timezone
America/Cancun
Coordinates
20.5004, -86.9427

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Cozumel

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

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

coastal drive

Carretera Federal 307 (Riviera Maya)

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

Cenote Dos Ojos

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

Tulum 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

Tulum

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

Driving roads near Cozumel

  • 20 kmCarretera Federal 307 (Riviera Maya)The coastal highway from Cancún through Playa del Carmen and Tulum, linking beaches, cenotes and Maya sites along the Caribbean.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cozumel.

Playa del Carmen

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 149,923

Puerto Aventuras

🇲🇽 Mexico

30 km awayPop. 5,979

Akumal

🇲🇽 Mexico

40 km awayPop. 1,310

Ciudad Chemuyil

🇲🇽 Mexico

46 km awayPop. 1,377

Leona Vicario

🇲🇽 Mexico

61 km awayPop. 5,731

Tulum

🇲🇽 Mexico

63 km awayPop. 18,233

Alfredo V. Bonfil

🇲🇽 Mexico

66 km awayPop. 14,900

El Tintal

🇲🇽 Mexico

70 km awayPop. 1,074

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