{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/san-miguel-de-cozumel","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:51:01.265Z","place":{"city":"San Miguel de Cozumel","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.50038,"lon":-86.94272},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":57,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Cautiously Optimistic","summary":"While Cozumel is a popular cruise and vacation destination with many positive reviews regarding its beauty and activities, some traveler reports highlight the need for vigilance regarding petty crime and general safety precautions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Mexico","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/rmsf-mexico"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Exercise a high degree of caution in San Miguel de Cozumel, primarily due to the national crime rate and specific advisories for Mexico.","summary":"While Cozumel is a popular tourist destination with generally good infrastructure and low rates of terrorism and everyday hazards, it is affected by Mexico's overall higher crime rates. Travelers should be aware of the potential for petty crime and exercise caution, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While Cozumel is generally safer than some mainland Mexican destinations, the national homicide rate and general crime index suggest a moderate risk of mugging or armed robbery, particularly if venturing into less populated areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are a moderate risk in crowded tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Downtown (Centro)","Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera)","Playa San Juan","Cozumel Reefs National Park Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or goods, especially in tourist areas.","Distraction thefts where an accomplice creates a diversion while another steals belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown (Centro)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe for tourists, especially along the waterfront and main commercial streets."},{"name":"Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled and geared towards tourists, considered safe."},{"name":"San Miguel (Residential Areas)","level":"caution","note":"While generally safe, petty crime can occur. Exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Playa San Juan","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach area, generally safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Cozumel Reefs National Park Area","level":"safe","note":"Primarily for marine activities, safe when participating in organized tours."}]}}