Things to Do
The best Cozumel things to do
Cozumel is an idyllic island at the Mexican Caribbean, full of history and natural wonders, because of this, the list of things to do in Cozumel may be very long, but here we recommend you some of the main attractions so you can enrich your vacation at the Mayan Riviera.
Discover the attractions in Cozumel
Discover Cozumel Island, “Heaven on Earth” and its incredible weather, its old Mayan ruins full of history, its exotic jungle, its handcraft, its authentic Mexican cuisine and its legendary sunsets.
The best way to do so is at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, one of the best hotels on Cozumel Island, since it has amenities with which you can enjoy different attractions and things to do in Cozumel.
This island was dedicated to Ixchel, Mayan Goddess of the Moon, and its temples were a pilgrimage point, especially for women seeking fertility. There are several Mayan ruins in Cozumel, the most important of which is San Gervasio, located in the center of the island.
Things to Do
The best Cozumel things to do
Cozumel is an idyllic island at the Mexican Caribbean, full of history and natural wonders, because of this, the list of things to do in Cozumel may be very long, but here we recommend you some of the main attractions so you can enrich your vacation at the Mayan Riviera.
Discover the attractions in Cozumel
Discover Cozumel Island, “Heaven on Earth” and its incredible weather, its old Mayan ruins full of history, its exotic jungle, its handcraft, its authentic Mexican cuisine and its legendary sunsets.
The best way to do so is at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, one of the best hotels on Cozumel Island, since it has amenities with which you can enjoy different attractions and things to do in Cozumel.
This island was dedicated to Ixchel, Mayan Goddess of the Moon, and its temples were a pilgrimage point, especially for women seeking fertility. There are several Mayan ruins in Cozumel, the most important of which is San Gervasio, located in the center of the island.
Atlantis Submarine
We invite you to discover why Cozumel is one of the most important SCUBA diving destinations in the world. Dive 100 feet under sea level, enjoy the magic aboard a real submarine certified by the coast guard of the USA, one of the main attractions in Cozumel, and prepare for an underwater adventure to Chankanaab, home to a wide variety of sea animals only known to SCUBA divers up to now.
Chankanab Km 4, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Faro Celarain Ecological Reserve
Located in the southern part of the island, this is the most important ecotouristic project of the Parks and Museums Foundation of Cozumel. The park features a vast variety of natural landscapes. In its 100 hectares you can see a combination of the lagoon environment, the jungle and mangroves. The lagoons in this area are a natural refuge for a wide variety of flora and fauna of this region, which will allow you to have an unforgettable vacation in Cozumel.
Chankanaab Park
The lagoon at Parque Chankanaab, one of the greatest natural treasures in Cozumel, designated in 1980 as a National Park, is an area dedicated to the protection of marine flora and fauna of the occidental coast of the Island of Cozumel. Its Mayan name means “little sea” and it includes a world-renown ecosystem and a natural aquarium. The ocean currents that are formed there provide for the growth of corals, the development of fish, mollusks and crustaceans communities.
Carretera Costera Sur Km. 9, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Swim with dolphins
Dolphins are the most fascinating and human-friendly marine creatures. Experience the wonder of swimming with dolphins in the ocean, learn about them, how they feed, sleep and communicate. The complete experience happens in a very calm and comfortable marine setting. This is, by far, a unique thing to do in Cozumel.
Zona 2, Km.1.5, Av. Rafael E. Melgar, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Pirate Ship
Traveling to the past to the pirate era aboard an old Spanish galleon is one of the main things to do in Cozumel, where you can enjoy a lobster, steak or surf and turf dinner, navigating through the turquoise waters of Cozumel, under the stars and wrapped up in the reflections of the lights of the island. Enjoy 3 hours of fun, entertainment, dance and an atmosphere of full relaxation. You had better be hungry because the food is excellent!
5a Avenida Sur 337, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
San Gervasio Mayan Ruins
Be a part of the Mayan culture and its mysteries at the greatest archaeological site on the island. San Gervasio was a strategic spot for political and commercial development, and it was also a sacred site for the Mayas. Inhabited from 200 C.E. to the time of the Spanish conquest, San Gervasio, the main Mayan ruins in Cozumel, was also a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of fertility, Ixchel, which attracted pilgrims from all over the Mayan world, who came to worship the goddess.
Passion Island
A beautiful private island near Cozumel, with 27 hectares of white sand and surrounded by turquoise waters. This is the ideal place to relax, have fun, discover the natural diversity of the island, since it has a wide variety of flora and fauna you must see during your vacation in Cozumel.
Island Museum
This museum offers a geographical and historical vision of Cozumel in four exhibit halls. Conceived as an information and ecological education instrument, it allows children and teenagers to raise awareness of the conservation of these fragile ecosystems that are part of this beautiful destination. Furthermore, you will find “La Casita Maya” (The Little Mayan House), a representation of the lifestyle and traditions of this culture, among the cultural things to do in Cozumel.
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 321, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
