Cozumel Municipality

Cozumel Municipality is an island administrative division in Quintana Roo with San Miguel as its main city. The territory encompasses the island's land area and serves as the governing structure for the local population and tourism operations.

The island territory was an ancient sacred site for the Maya Moon Goddess Ixchel with archaeological evidence of human settlement from the first millennium. These pre-Columbian traces continue to influence the region's cultural identity today.

Annual festivals in late April bring residents together to celebrate local traditions through music and ceremonies. These gatherings shape community life and create moments where people express their shared identity.

Ferry connections link the municipality to the mainland, while an international airport provides direct access for visitors. You can choose between these two transportation options depending on where you are traveling from.

The territory contains numerous cenotes, natural sinkholes filled with fresh water that house rare animal species like the Cozumel emerald. These underground water sources are a distinctive landscape feature and offer insights into local ecology.

Location: Quintana Roo

Inception: 1974

Capital city: San Miguel de Cozumel

Website: http://cozumel.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 20.43000,-87.02000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 11:49