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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
North AmericaMexicoQuintana Roo
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 in Quintana Roo, Mexico, with about 77,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Playa del Carmen, about 20 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cozumel?
Within an hour or so of Cozumel: Playa del Carmen Beach (20 km), Carretera Federal 307 (Riviera Maya) (20 km), Cenote Dos Ojos (51 km), Tulum Beach (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Cozumel?
The nearest famous roads are Carretera Federal 307 (Riviera Maya).
Where is Cozumel?
Cozumel is in Quintana Roo, Mexico, about 20 km from Playa del Carmen.
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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
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.
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.
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