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Cozumel Travel information.
With a Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise
where tradition, flavor and joy come together. You will always
find a friendly face and a warm welcome to make your stay an
unforgettable one.
Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty
of water sports such as diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling,
kayaking and more. Cozumel's mostly undeveloped territory at the
center of the island is covered by jungle and swampy lagoons,
which are home to tiny mammals and endemic birds that have never
left the island. Noteworthy is the Chankanaab National Park, a
Cozumel icon, and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. This huge
protected area at the southern tip of the island includes Punta
Celarain and its historical lighthouse, as well as the Colombia
Lagoon, a shelter for many of the island's endemic species, as
well as other endangered forms of life, such as marine turtles
and their nesting areas.
With its beautiful beaches and exotic locale, Cozumel is an
ideal destination where honeymooners can enjoy colorful and
breathtaking sunsets, moonlit walks on secluded beaches, swim
through crystal clear blue waters and romantic candlelight
dinners
Attractions
Chankanaab Park
Just south of the town of San Miguel, is located within Isla
Cozumel's Reefs National Marine Park and features the only
inland coral reef formation in the world. The park is home to
the world renowned eco-system and natural aquarium, Chankanaab
Lagoon, with more than 60 species of tropical fish, crustaceans
and corals and the only botanical garden on the island,
featuring the most diverse species of tropical plants.
Popular park sites and excursions include Dolphin Discovery,
where visitors can swim with the dolphins or simply enjoy the
45-minute dolphin encounter. The Sea Lion Show, an exciting
display of stunts and other performances featuring the talents
of these lovely mammals. The Maya Zone, a modern-day
reproduction of a Maya village, in which visitors can learn
about the ancient culture's building and farming practices. The
Botanical Gardens, a forest cut by trails, in which visitors can
identify 350 different plant species, watch exotic birds, or
simply bask in the sun. In addition Snuba and Sea Trek are two
exciting activities that provide opportunities for visitors to
view the reefs located near the shore. Colorful tropical fish
fill these waters for the delight of swimmers who can almost
touch them.
Punta Sur Light House
Ecological park and nature reserve is a breathtaking environment
of mangrove jungles, white sand beaches and reef formations at
the south end of the island. The park extends over more than 247
acres of land harboring a varied wildlife, including crocodiles,
which visitors can watch from a safe distance in a look-out
tower, 220 species of birds, iguanas, and giant turtles, which
come to shore between June and August to lay their eggs. Among
the park's most interesting structures is an old lighthouse and
navigation museum displaying the evolution of seamanship and
navigation from the time of the Maya to modern times. Here,
visitors can also learn about life in Cozumel during the first
part of the 20th century through photos and other articles
belonging to several generations of lighthouse keepers and their
families. Near the lighthouse, El Caracol is a well-preserved
ancient structure, used by the Mayas to signal the approach of a
hurricane.
The Museum of the Island of Cozumel
Located in downtown San Miguel, showcases the island's history
and natural environment; its origins, wildlife migration
patterns, reefs, archeology, galleons and pirates. Four exhibit
halls, dioramas, sculptures, charts, traveling exhibits and
interactive demonstrations, complete with guides who speak
English, Spanish and Maya, bring the museum to life. The museum
also has a casual restaurant, located on the second-floor
terrace, that offers breakfast and sweeping views of the
Caribbean Sea.
Discover Mexico
Discover Mexico is the newest and “must see” destination in
Cozumel. Discover Mexico is a cultural theme park about Mexico,
where the entire family can truly experience this rich country
trough its different historical periods and amazing culture: pre-Hispanic,
Colonial and modern.
This park is truly spectacular, as you will enjoy an exterior
walk of Mexico’s most important archeological sites and colonial
buildings, on site museum with temporary and permanent exhibits,
as well as a state-of-the-art video experience room to view
award-winning videos and documentaries. Give yourself 90 minutes
and let us show you what Mexico is really about. Discover
México, Km 5.5 Carretera Costera Sur, Cozumel Q-Roo, México
Playa Uvas
The closest Beach Club to the piers welcomes you to enjoy
activities such as our exclusive clear kayak tour, or shore
guided snorkel Chankanaab reef tour and scuba diving for
certified or beginners, these are some of the examples of
experiences you can live while you are visiting us. Or if you
feel like relaxing, enjoy a massage in our lounge area by the
pool, where under palm trees you will feel the breeze of the
Caribbean Ocean. If you feel like shopping you can browse in our
store of typical Mexican crafts. Our specialties restaurant and
our bar will complement and excellent day of sun, sea and sand.
But above all, let us transmit the pride of serving you in our
beach, located in a privileged area of Cozumel, by the marine
national park of Chankanaab.
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park
Enjoy different water activities such as snorkel tours to the
famous Palancar Reef, diving, parasailing, banana rides, wave
runners , sunfish sailboats, pedal boats, a water trampoline,
the incredible beach iceberg, floaters, kids area, zoo,
underwater Maya city and beach toys. There are also 40 lockers,
towels umbrellas and long distance phone service.
Mr. Sancho's
Is a place visited by tourists & locals, a unique ambience with
special & fun activities, such as horse back ridding, ATV tours,
great food and Caribbean taste with Mexican style. Located in
Cozumel's best beach on Coastal Road South KM 15; just a few
meters from it are Cardona & San Francisco Reefs, and 15 minutes
boat ride south, you'll find the very best reefs in America like
Santa Rosa Wall, Cedral Pass, Punta Francesa & Palancar Reef.
Golf
COZUMEL COUNTRY CLUB
The Cozumel Country Club's 18-hole, 6734-yard, par 72 golf
course provides challenges for players of every level of skill,
while preserving the surrounding mangrove marshlands and
tropical rainforest. The golf course is not long by modern-day
standards, but offers four sets of tees to let each player
choose the yardage and challenge that best suits them. The
Nicklaus Design Group has successfully balanced the construction
of a first-class championship golf course with the need to keep
the area's delicate ecosystem intact.
The Cozumel Country Club has formed partnership with several
hotels in the island, extending varying golf privileges to their
guests. Founder hotels, the Playa Azul aGolf & Beach Hotel and
the Meliá Cozumel All-Inclusive Golf & Beach Resort offer
unlimited golf privileges, while associates hotels, El Cid la
Ceiba , Coral Princess, Presidente InterContinental, The Reef
Club, El Cozumeleño and Sol Cabañas, extend from 30 to 50
percent discounts for green fees.
Dining in Cozumel
With more than 90 different palate-pleasing restaurants and
cafés to choose from, visitors to Cozumel are sure to find
something to their liking. They can sample some authentic Mayan
and Mexican dishes or choose from a number of restaurants
serving international fare.
Some dinning establishments such as Carlos'n Charlie's, Fat
Tuesday, Hard Rock Café, Señor Frogs and Acuario also offer
music or other nighttime entertainment, as do a number of
discos, sports bars, karaoke bars and dance clubs.
People on the go, on a budget or traveling with children will be
happy to know that Cozumel also has it share of familiar fast
food hamburger and pizza restaurants.
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