El Mirador Lookout

Cozumel is an island that's literal Cozumel and a military base. The cartel that has gone to war isn't even in the area around the island. Cartels are regional and are not all the same.

The best time to carry out the expedition is from the beginning of December to the end of June, a season in which the level of physical effort is minimal since the trails are completely dry and easy to navigate.

The Short Answer. Yes, Cozumel is one of the safest places in Mexico for American tourists, and it's safer than many US cities cruise passengers depart from.