Cozumel is firmly located in the Western Caribbean. In the cruising industry, the "Western Caribbean" route typically includes destinations along the coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Belize, Roatán (Honduras), Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. Geographically, Cozumel sits in the Caribbean Sea just off the eastern coast of Mexico, opposite Playa del Carmen. This is distinct from the "Eastern Caribbean," which typically covers the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, and the Bahamas. Because of its Western location, Cozumel is one of the most visited ports for cruises departing from Galveston, New Orleans, and Mobile, as well as the standard 4- and 5-night sailings out of Miami and Port Canaveral. It is world-renowned for its Palancar Reef and its proximity to Mayan ruins like Tulum.