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Cozumel Island
Cozumel Islandis located in the Caribbean Sea off the east coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, south of Cancun, with ferries running to and from Playa del Carmen on the opposite shore. The island's name is derived from Mayan and means Island of the Swallows; the main town, San Miguel, is built along the coast, and its waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants and shops, making it the first stop for most visitors upon arrival. Diving is the island's signature activity: the coral reefs off the west coast are part of the extensive Central American Barrier Reef System, and Palancar Reef is especially well-known thanks to the high praise it received from ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. Stable nearshore currents have created a unique drift diving experience, allowing you to float along with the current past coral walls, sponge forests, and areas frequented by sea turtles; if you prefer not to scuba dive, you can also take a boat to the El Cielo sandbar on the south side, where the water is waist-deep and teeming with starfish, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and photography.Mexico · Cozumel
Xel-Ha Park
Xelha Water Park is a snorkeling-themed nature park whose name means "Wherethewatersareborn". It is located at the place where the freshwater underground river flows into the sea, so it is known as the world's largest natural aquarium with a wide variety of fish. Besides snorkeling, there are other activities such as rafting, rope walking and dolphin swimming.Cozumel · 46.8km from downtown
Xcaret Park
Westcaret Park has more than 40 attractions. In the park, you can swim in underground rivers, explore mysterious caves, walk through jungle trails, and watch the animals that inhabit the park. Discover new colours at the Butterfly Pavilion and discover the mysteries of the ocean at the Coral Reef Aquarium. In Xicalet, Mexico, there are several attractions worth visiting, such as the Mayan monuments, the Mexican FolkArtMuseum, the traditional Hacienda Henequenera estate, and the Chapel of Guadalupe. In addition, visitors can experience Mexican culture by watching pre-Hispanic dances, equestrian performances and the "Xcaret México Espectacular" Mexican-inspired performance by 300 actors. There are many restaurants for tourists to choose from in Cicaret Park on the Mayan coast.Playa del Carmen · 27km from Cozumel
Paradise Beach Cozumel
Cozumel · 10.2km from downtown
Xplor Park
Cypro Maya Adventure Park is an adventure park in the heart of a beautiful natural environment. There are many adventures in the park, from ziplining, driving amphibious vehicles above and below ground, exploring caves and marvelling at the various stalactites and stalagmites in the underground river. There are also buffets and drink bars in the park, which is very convenient.Playa del Carmen · 28.4km from Cozumel
Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
Cozumel · 15km from downtown
El Mirador
Cozumel · 11.8km from downtown
Playa "El Cielo"
Playa El Cielo is a coastal pearl in the northeast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It is famous for its pure natural landscape and dreamy sea environment. It is one of the most desirable beaches on the Caribbean coast. The sea water of Playa El Cielo is its stunning symbol. It gradually changes from light turquoise near the shore to deep indigo in the distance. The layers are clear and bright like gems. The underwater visibility is very high, as if transparent glass covers the soft white coral sand. The beach is as fine as powder, warm and soft to step on. The long coastline is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Palm trees sway in the wind, casting mottled light and shadow on the beach, forming a beautiful tropical picture. Whether it is a couple pursuing romance, a family eager for parent-child interaction, or a traveler who loves nature, Playa El Cielo can satisfy all imaginations of the Caribbean Sea.Cozumel · 14.9km from downtown
Delphinus Xel-Há
Cozumel · 46.7km from downtown
Chen Rio
Cozumel · 6.7km from downtown
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Cozumel Island
Mexico · CozumelXel-Ha Park
Cozumel · 46.8km from downtownXcaret Park
Playa del Carmen · 27km from CozumelParadise Beach Cozumel
Cozumel · 10.2km from downtownXplor Park
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Cozumel · 15km from downtownEl Mirador
Cozumel · 11.8km from downtownPlaya "El Cielo"
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Cozumel · 46.7km from downtownChen Rio
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What travellers say about Cozumel
inggit noviana26 November 2022
5.0
Cozumel (from the Maya for swallow island; modern Mayan: kùutsmil) is an island in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. This island is off the coast of the city of Playa del Carmen and adjacent to the South of the Yucatan. Cozumel is a municipality of 8 municipalities (municipios) in the state of Quintana Roo. The island was designated as a national park in 1996. Calm beaches and clear seas make Cozumel a top destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. The main town on the island is called San Miguel de Cozumel.
Cozumel Island
Robarth marlii29 September 2023
5.0
Wish I was able to get more photos of this place, but it is fantastic! We had free food and free drinks included with just regular entrance to the park. The place is very big and looks gorgeous. It offers all sorts of activities to do all over, and it has a very cool/refreshing natural pool to jump into. The quality of the food (which all the restaurants are buffets) is really well made and tastes great! It's fun for the whole family!
Xel-Ha Park
大鱼先生🐷10 February 2026
5.0
This park is absolutely fantastic! It's definitely one of the best places to visit in the Americas. If you're a fast-paced young person, you can just buy an afternoon ticket, plus a shuttle bus from your hotel. Enter the park at 4 PM, walk the black line, then the white line, then the red line, then the green line, and finally the blue line back to the black line, arriving just in time for the show at 7 PM. The show is two hours long, covering everything from Mayan culture to modern Mexican dance and song – well worth seeing. The cutest animals in the park are the flamingos, tapirs, and red parrots – they're even bigger and cuter than I expected.
Xcaret Park
Kaylee_Traveler16 May 2022
5.0
A place with many and varied activities! You can have fun there.
Xplor Park
