Things to Do
Try snorkeling in Cozumel
Snorkeling is one of the best things to do in Cozumel, that you and your family can do comfortably on the private beach of Presidente InterContinental Resort & Spa. However, there are also more places to do it, as well as a large number of attractions to visit to make your vacation unforgettable.
We have a concierge who will help you with recommendations for activities and attractions suited to your needs and preferences through tours in Cozumel, with which you can discover this idyllic island of the Mexican Caribbean in depth.
Things to do in Cozumel
Discover the Island of Cozumel, “Heaven on Earth”and its incredible climate, its ancient Mayan ruins full of history, its exotic jungles, its crafts, its authentic mexican cuisine and its beautiful sunsets.
The island was dedicated to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of the moon, and her temples were a place of pilgrimage, specialy for women seeking fertility. In Cozumel there are several Mayan ruins, the most important being the ruins of San Gervasio, located in the center of the island, its visit being one of the best things to do in Cozumel along with diving.
The Mayans are believed to have settled Cozumel in the early 1st millennium BC., and objects belonging to the Olmec culture have also been found on the island.
Things to Do
Try snorkeling in Cozumel
Things to do in Cozumel
Discover Cozumel Island, the “Heaven on Earth”, and its incredible climate, its ancient Mayan ruins full of history, its exotic jungles, its crafts, its authentic Mexican cuisine and its legendary sunsets.
It is believed that the Maya settled in Cozumel at the beginning of the first millennium B.C., and objects belonging to the Olmec culture have also been found on the island.
The island was dedicated to Ixchel, Maya Goddess of the Moon, and its temples were a place of pilgrimage, especially for women seeking fertility. In Cozumel there are several Mayan ruins, the most important being those of San Gervasio, located in the center of the island.
Atlantis submarine
We invite you to discover why Cozumel is one of the most important diving destinations in the world. Immerse yourself at a depth of 100 feet below sea level, enjoy the magic aboard a U.S. Royal Coast Guard Certified Submarine, one of the most requested Attractions in Cozumel, and get ready for an underwater adventure towards Chankanaab, home of a great variety of marine life only seen by divers.
Chankanab Km 4, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Ecological Reserve - Faro Celarain
Located at the southern end of the island, this area is the most important part of the Ecotourism project of the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation and encompasses a wide variety of natural landscapes in its extension of more than a hundred hectares, where you can see the combination between the lagoon, the jungle and mangroves. This area is a natural refuge for a wide variety of flora and fauna of the region, making this ecological reserve one of the best places to discover in Cozumel.
Chankanaab Park
One of the greatest treasures of nature in Cozumel, designated in 1980 as a National Park, is an area dedicated to the protection of marine flora and fauna in the western coast, where you can find Chankanaab Beach adventure Park. Chankanaab Lagoon, whose meaning in Maya is “small sea”, is a world-renowned ecosystem and a natural aquarium. The ocean currents that form there encourage the growth of corals, as well as the development of the communities of fish, molluscs and crustaceans, and their survival depends largely on the constant flow of water through incredible underwater caves.
Carretera Costera Sur Km. 9, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Swim dolphins
This is the most fascinating human friendly sea creature. Experience the wonder of swimming with dolphins in the ocean, of the best attractions in Cozumel, in addition to learning about them, how they feed, sleep, communicate, etc. The complete experience takes place in a very calm and comfortable marine environment. By far, this is a once in a lifetime experience.
Zona 2, Km.1.5, Av. Rafael E. Melgar, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Pirate Ship
Travel to the pirate’s time in the old Spanish galleon and enjoy a lobster, steak or sea and land dinner, sailing through the turquoise blue waters of Cozumel, under the stars and wrapped in reflections of the lights of the island. Enjoy a 3-hour walk of fun, entertainment, dancing and an atmosphere of total relaxation with this tour in Cozumel. Bring a good appetite with you, the food is excellent.
5a Avenida Sur 337, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Mayan Ruins of San Gervasio
Be part of the Mayan culture and its mysteries in the largest archaeological site on the island. San Gervasio ruins was a strategic point for the commercial and political development of its time, and also a sacred center for the Maya. Inhabited since 200 A.D., until the Spanish conquest, San Gervasio was also a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, who attracted pilgrims from all over the Mayan world, who came to venerate her.
Passion Island
A beautiful private island, best places to discover in Cozumel for its fauna, with 27 hectares of white sand and surrounded by turquoise waters to relax, have fun, discover natural diversity, observe crocodiles, iguanas, flamingos, exotic birds and other species in this natural sanctuary.
Museum of the Island
If you ar looking for cultural things to do in Cozumel, this museum is a good alternative that offers a geographical and historical vision of the island in four exhibition halls. Conceived as an ecological information and education instrument, it allows children and young people to create awareness about the conservation of the fragile ecosystems that are part of this beautiful destination. In addition, you can find “La Casita Maya”, a representation of the lifestyle and customs of this culture.
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 321, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
