Cozumel, Mexico

What to do in Cozumel, Mexico

Island Tour

Enjoy the best of Cozumel with an expert guide who takes you on a visit to the museum and the archaeological park, as well as on a drive along the Caribbean coast with a stop for the island's best snorkeling at Chankanaab National Park. Tours include transportation, entrance fees, soft drinks, and beer.

Snorkeling

Snorkel trips by boat venture off to water depths of 30 to 35 feet where the visibility can easily reach over 100 feet. Some of the island's best snorkeling can be found at Chankanaab Lagoon National Park, a marine inlet where snorkelers swim freely among sea urchins, huge angelfish, and large schools of rainbow-colored fish. A botanical garden surrounds the area with over 350 species of tropical plants from around the world.

Scuba Diving

If Cozumel had to be billed with only one attraction, the one thing most visitors would agree upon is that it is one of the world's top destination for scuba diving. The island's abundant coral reefs include the second largest reef in the world, and there are many varieties of fish from the common to the exotic, including moray eels, nurse sharks, barracudas, crabs, lobsters, sting rays, and more!.

Mayan Sites on the Island

Explore the remains of an ancient civilization. The mysterious Mayans thrived for thousands of years then mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind fantastic ghost cities. El Cedral, believed to be the oldest on the island, is the easiest to reach of Cozumel's sites. San Gervasio is another, located in center of the island.

Mayan Sites on the Mainland

Take a ferry and hop a tour bus, or really go in style and take a plane to Chichen-Itza - the most spectacular of all Mayan ruins in eastern Mexico. This huge complex dates to 600AD and includes the pyramid of the serpent deity Kulkulkan and its accompanying buildings. Tulum, also on the mainland, is a spectacular 60-structure city built in honor of the sun and is the only walled city near the ocean the Mayans ever constructed. At Coba, one of the largest Mayan cities in existence, visitors marvel at Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the peninsula at a height of 138 feet.

Shopping

Bargain hunters take heed! As a duty-free port of call, one of Cozumel's other big draws is shopping. Downtown stores offer Mexican crafts at incredibly cheap prices, and there are several reputable jewelry shops with excellent choices at very attractive prices.

Horseback Riding

Follow an expert guide on a wilderness safari on horseback through the island's interior. Discover temples, caves, idols, and archeological sites along the way!.

Hiking

Immerse yourself in the exotic flora and fauna of the island. With the majority of the island undeveloped, you will quickly find yourself surrounded by tropical birds, lizards, coati (similar to a raccoon), deer, and other wildlife. The scrub and jungles are bursting with beautiful indigenous flowers and other plants.

Beaches

You'll find 2 very different kinds of beaches on Cozumel. The island's west coast, facing Mexico's mainland, showcases beautiful stretches of golden sand and resorts. The east side of the island, which faces the Caribbean Sea, features quiet beaches and rocky shores. Common to both coasts, though, are the many diving and snorkeling sites.

Nightlife Jaunt to Cancun

After you've spent a good day exploring the island of Cozumel, go ashore and enjoy the mainland! "Playacar" is just a quick boat ride away. Cancun is a boat ride and the an 45-minute drive away.