Introduction
Cozumel is the largest inhabited island in Mexico, located in the Caribbean Sea about 10-12 miles off the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula's Quintana Roo state, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is renowned for its clear turquoise waters and extensive coral reef system, including the famous Palancar and Columbia reefs, making it a top destination for diving and snorkeling as well as a major cruise ship port.