{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/san-miguel-de-cozumel","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T13:10:50.289Z","place":{"city":"San Miguel de Cozumel","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.50038,"lon":-86.94272},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":70,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Travelers and residents generally report feeling safe in Cozumel, especially within tourist zones, highlighting its relaxed atmosphere and tourism-dependent economy.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While serious crime is rare, visitors should be aware of petty theft, scams, and local hazards.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Moderate risk of robbery, primarily petty theft in busy tourist areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, particularly in crowded streets and at the cruise port."},"safeAreas":["Downtown San Miguel (Centro)","Malecón (waterfront promenade)","Hotel Zone (west coast)","Cruise piers and ferry terminal"],"avoidAreas":["East coast beaches (Punta Sur, Playa Chen Río) - dangerous currents and limited services","Interior jungle areas (inland from coastal road) - remote and unpatrolled"],"scams":["Taxi fare confusion and overcharging","Overcharging for tours, especially dive and snorkeling trips","Fake snorkeling trips and jewelry scams at the cruise port"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown San Miguel (Centro)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, busy waterfront and main streets with regular police presence; safe by day and evening with normal precautions."},{"name":"Malecón (waterfront promenade)","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist walkway along the west coast; heavily patrolled and frequented by visitors, safe for strolling."},{"name":"Hotel Zone (west coast)","level":"safe","note":"Concentrated tourist resorts and dive shops; private security and low crime rates make this area safe for guests."},{"name":"Industrial Zone (southwest)","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist traffic and limited lighting after dark; exercise caution, especially if walking alone at night."},{"name":"Residential neighborhoods east of 5th Avenue","level":"caution","note":"Local homes with fewer visitors; petty theft possible, avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"East coast beaches (Punta Sur, Playa Chen Río)","level":"avoid","note":"Dangerous ocean currents and limited services; not recommended for swimming or isolated visits."},{"name":"Interior jungle areas (inland from coastal road)","level":"avoid","note":"Remote, unpatrolled terrain with risk of getting lost or encountering hazards; avoid without a guide."},{"name":"Cruise piers and ferry terminal","level":"safe","note":"Highly secured areas with controlled access; safe for disembarking, but watch for taxi and tour scams nearby."}]}}