Activities and Attractions In addition to diving, snorkeling and sport fishing, island marinas offer windsurfing, water skiing, jetskiing, kitesurfing, sailing and even an underwater tour on a real submarine. Chankanaab Park has a variety of attractions, including a cenote and a botanical garden. Other attractions in the island are San Gervasio archaeological site.
Cozumel Country Club and its 18-hole golf course, Isla de la Pasion, horseback riding and ATV jungle tours, the island museum and the Faro Celarain Ecological park. San Miguel de Cozumel has excellent shopping and restaurants. The Reefs Cozumel is rated among the top five dive destinations in the world, thanks to the condition, number and variety of its reefs, the range of its marine life and the warmth and clarity of its waters.
Top ten reasons to visit Cozumel Island:
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Diver’s Mecca
The famous Palancar coral reef and the deep turquoise blue waters and vast marine life of the Caribbean make Cozumel one of the greatest dive sites in the world.
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Beach lovers’ joy
The island boasts a wide variety of gorgeous beaches to enjoy. From smooth white sand beaches through the rocky…
Sea trekkers’ heaven
The island location makes for fantastic water sports. Most popular activities besides diving include snorkeling, deep sea fishing, sailing… -
Explorers’ dreamland
Chankanaub is a beautiful water park and a great way to spend time in Cozumel. Other attractions include the city museum, rich in history and culture…
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Vacationers’ wonderland
Hotels are plenty and range from five-star all inclusive resorts to simple beachfront cabanas. Similar to the variety of the sea life that can be found in the crystal blue waters of Cozumel.
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Cruise ship haven
Over the years Cozumel has grown to be one of the top cruise line destinations in the Caribbean. With 3 cruise ship piers as well as 1 smaller pier which serves the Playa del Carmen ferry, Cozumel plays host daily to thousands of day visitors looking for a glimpse of paradise.
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Shoppers’ delight
If you like to shop–you could spend several days working your way through the combination of upscale and funky shops in Cozumel’s downtown tourist district, here it has everything from high-toned waterfront jewelry stores to little holes in the wall crammed with hand-painted batik hangings…
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Sun devotees’ retreat
The average temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius all year round is perfect for relaxing days at the beach or pool. Although recently discovered by the international “jet set”, Cozumel still retains the traditional essence and calm setting of an island.
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World’s second-longest coral reef
A major attraction throughout the Riviera Maya is the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, largest in the Americas and second in size worldwide. Also known as Belize Barrier Reef…
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Golfers’ ease
The islands’ only golf course, Cozumel Country Club, is proud to be the first course in Mexico to achieve the certification as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.