Cozumel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cozumel featuring tropical scenes
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Cozumel showing cruising, a bay or harbour and a sunset
Cozumel showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Hop over to the Caribbean island of Cozumel with its dolphins, impressive reef system, fun beach bars, Mexican culture and Mayan ruins.

Enjoy the island lifestyle of the Caribbean, explore the underwater world or visit Mayan ruins and old Mexican villages at the island of Cozumel. With over 2 million visitors annually, Cozumel is one of the country’s major tourist attractions. The main reason for this is the abundance of marine life. Pet sting rays and get a kiss from a dolphin, or watch sea turtles come to shore.

While being just 30 miles (48 kilometres) long and 10 miles (16 kilometres) wide, Cozumel is actually Mexico’s largest Caribbean island. It’s situated in the Yucatan region, about 11 miles (17.7 kilometres) off Playa del Carmen on the east coast. Cozumel is the gateway to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest reef system in the Americas, which attracts hundreds of tropical fish species and marine mammals. The island offers stunning beaches and San Miguel, a town on the western shore, is packed with restaurants and nightlife.

Book an ocean adventure, such as scuba diving, kite surfing, snorkeling, parasailing or fishing. Swim with dolphins or other marine mammals at Dolphin Discovery in Chankanaab National Park. Scuba divers should not miss the famous Palancar Caves. For some culture, visit the Mayan ruins at San Gervasio and the historic town of El Cedral.

Special events are mainly held during the busy summer months or on special Mexican religious days. Sea turtle workshops, fishing and golf tournaments and Carnaval Cozumel are just some of the yearly crowd pleasers.

The climate is warm all year-round. Come between December and March for the best weather but note that it rains a lot in September and October.

A frequent ferry service runs between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen and planes depart Cancun several times a day. Cozumel even has an international airport. Getting around is easiest by car, which you can rent at the airport and San Miguel.

With its abundance of beaches, reefs and culture, Cozumel is a dream destination. If you appreciate seeing special marine life and enjoy Caribbean nightlife, visit this Mexican island paradise.

Where to stay in Cozumel

Punta Morena which includes a pool, tropical scenes and swimming

Colonia Centro

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Colonia Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Cozumel Maritime Terminal and Punta Langosta Pier.

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Zona Hotelera Norte

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Zona Hotelera Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Playa San Juan and Villa Maya.

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Colonia Andrés

5/5(1 area review)

When in Colonia Andrés, you can plan a visit to Punta Langosta Pier and Cozumel Maritime Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Colonia Adolfo López Mateos

While there might not be top attractions in Colonia Adolfo López Mateos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cozumel Maritime Terminal and Punta Langosta Pier.

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Colonos Cuzamil

Colonos Cuzamil might not have many top sights, but Punta Langosta Pier and Stingray Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Colonia 10 De Abril

Though Colonia 10 De Abril may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cozumel Maritime Terminal and San Miguel Church.

Colonia 10 De Abril

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Would recommend Scuba diving, the water was perfectly clear and there was some lovely reefs and fish