Before starting to discover what you can do in Cozumel, we believe that you need to know what we are talking about. Cozumel is an island located in the east of Mexico, therefore, it belongs to the State of Quintana Roo, and you will find it only 62 km from Cancun, also known for its beautiful beaches. If you are interested in escaping from your routine and have an original adventure in a place that offers the most beautiful and paradisiacal views, then you must come to Cozumel.
Its natural beauties, historical richness, the joy and hospitality of its people, make the island a perfect destination for resting and for family interaction. A place which counts with all type of hotels, restaurants and beach clubs, and affordable prices for all kind of budgets. Cozumel is known as one of the biggest island of the Caribbean, each year we receive an astonishing quantity of cruise ships and a lot of persons coming from all around the globe can meet and exchange experiences thanks to the different activities they have in common. While Mexico is known for its cultural richness, in Cozumel you will also find typical regional food, ancient settings and traditions that nowadays are represented by its inhabitants, who are proud of their roots.
You can rest assure that you won’t be bored in Cozumel, as there are so many things to do, so many places to visit that you will be delighted and you will be looking to repeat each experience. Following, we would like to talk a little bit about the best things that Cozumel offers you and that you may visit in our tours.
Palancar is the most renowned reef throughout Cozumel Island. Without doubt its fame is due to the lots of possibilities that offers, from skin diving at 4.5 meters to deep diving at 40 meters deep. You will find a huge coralline mountain, gardens, spectacular tunnels, beautiful caves, among other wonders.
Dive and snorkel experts will be delighted with this reef as it has impressive reef aggregations and a horseshoe of coral heads, which offer the best diving and snorkel adventure in the world. Even those ones who are new in this activities will enjoy the spectacle for sure. Here you will find a diversity of marine species that you may only have seen in documentaries or images, such as shoals, reefs or anemones.
You will also find deep caves where you will discover several colorful images, as their walls are covered with brilliant and beautiful colors that will make you love this site. If you would like to visit or know this reef be sure to book our snorkel service and we will be pleased to take you there. Remember that is suitable for the whole family, don�t miss an opportunity like this.
One of the things you can’t miss when visiting Cozumel is to swim over colorful coral aggregations, along with turtles, stingrays and fishes while you are snorkeling at the surface of the wonderful Colombia reef’s waters.
Colombia Reef is just spectacular as its crystal-clear waters call you for a dip and enjoy this incredible experience. With a stunning slope from the continental mass of about almost 24m deep, this site is perfect for deep diving. Here you will find wonderful caves, tunnels and caverns, as well as massive corals. If you are an experienced diver you shouldn’t miss the memorable experience of exploring this majestic reef.
Following there are some of the species that you will be able to find in Cozumel’s waters: giant anemone, fire coral, nurse or cat sharks, green moray, spotted cleaner shrimp, rainbow parrotfish, barracuda, spotted moray, hammerhead, lemon and bull sharks, seahorse, butterflyfish, blue angelfish, damselfish and the famous loggerhead sea turtle, starfish, sea snail, lobster and stingray.
El Cielo (Heaven in English) is a sandbar located south of Cozumel in a national natural protected area. The access is only possible by sea and it is one mille from Cozumel’s coast. El Cielo is internationally known for its incredible crystal-clear waters. There are plenty of starfishes and stingrays, which are completely harmless. This is the perfect site for spending time with friends and family. You will find shallow waters, which make this place perfect for relaxing and enjoy the Caribbean Sea. It is surrounded with white sand that will massage your feet as you walk.
We take you to El Cielo in our tours. If you want to know a little bit more about our snorkel tours visit the section of our services.
In this reef you will find one of the most beautiful sights. This beautiful reef is divided in two zones, South and North. The South is formed by three reefs located along the coastline and its depth is no more than 14 meters. Paraíso Norte (North Paradise) is formed by two reefs and the depth is 17 meters. Here you will find some pieces from shipwrecks from many years ago, this has helped the expansion of sea life. With a maximum depth of 13 m, this place is home of a magnificent variety of fishes, shellfishes and corals of different shapes and sizes, and with all the different colors from the rainbow! You will be impressed by the creatures hidden in every corner of this reef, which also is one of the most popular sites for night diving. Among these species you can find huge sea sponges with a diameter of two meters, giant holothurians, angelfishes, shoals, squirrel fishes and sea cucumbers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to know Paraíso in Cozumel, please visit our diving and snorkel services where we will give you a tour into its depths.
Dzul-Ha Reef is populated by lobsters, crabs, stingrays and an endless variety of fishes. Dzul-Ha is an exceptional site for snorkeling in Cozumel. With a depth between 3 and 4.5 meters, this place is perfect for the persons who are looking forward to enjoy the underwater world before heading to the restaurant and bar of the beach club.
This site is well known for counting with the deepest waters and it is located between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel Island. It is very famous and internationally renowned. It is a submarine cliff of unknown depth, there are more chances to catch a big fish there as all kind of marine species can be found and big fishes go there to eat.
San Gervasio’s archaeological site is the most important and best studied Pre-Hispanic center from among the documented settlements in Cozumel Island. It is named that way as it is located in the former San Gervasio Ranch.
This archaeological settlement was the center of pilgrimage of the Mayans who worshiped the goddess “Ixchel”. Besides being a Mayan sacred center, it was also a strategic site for the commercial and political development of the area.
The site is comprised by six architectural complex and other isolated temples, which are very interesting and give an idea about how the Mayan used to develop their management and religious activities as well as their daily life. They are connected through a network of “Sacbés” (white paths).
This is one of the places that you shouldn’t miss, this is a small town that has survived through different historic periods such as the time of the Mayans and the Spaniards. This is the oldest settlement in Cozumel. People are one of the pillars who keep the traditions; as they relate that when their ancestors settled in that place, they became the first Cozumel’s inhabitants, who were running away from the caste war, so Mayan ruins and remains can be found as well.
A Fair has made this place famous, it is held at the end of April every year and it comprises bullfights, cockfighting, cowboy rodeos, typical food, regional folkloric dances, amusement rides, horse riding, among many other things.
With us you have the chance to visit one of the most beautiful beaches of Cozumel, among them there is El Cielo (Heaven) which has the most amazing crystal-clear waters, and it is a beach with natural reefs and plenty of sea life where you can practice snorkel accompanied at all times by your private guide. We also offer the option for visiting Playa Uvas, which counts with first-class facilities, where the staff will make everything for you to be comfortable and you can make the most of your stay.
At Cozumel´s Malecón, you will be able to find several local handcraft stores, which offer a wide variety of souvenirs and jewelry. There are also watches with the highest quality. If you like shopping a lot, this is your best opportunity to buy a souvenir for the friends that weren’t able to come with you.
It is a small artisanal and cultural bean-to-bar chocolate factory. They have been making fine chocolate in Cozumel Island, at the Caribbean Coast of Mexico since 2007. They use the sourcing of single origin high quality cacao beans from the Southeast of Mexico, This factory only uses fair trade natural ingredients, without additives, coloring or preservatives. Their products are vegan and gluten-free.
They will be delighted to offer you a tasting of their product line as well as a tour in the Factory. Discover the secrets of the sacred cacao bean. Their products are not only delicious for you to eat, they are excellent gifts, so be sure to visit the small boutique to buy their products at factory pricing. Don’t miss this wonderful experience that we offer you in our Dune Buggy or Jeep Tours.
It is the largest natural reserve of Cozumel. Its large fine white sandy beaches, wide diversity of flora and fauna, spectacular sights from the Celerain lighthouse and an amazing boat ride in the Colombia Lagoon make this place perfect for the nature lovers. Also, you will be able to enjoy a great view of the lagoon where the largest crocodile reserve of Cozumel is located. This national park also counts with a small museum in the lower part of the lighthouse, where we can observe history and culture from our Cozumel ancestors, along with small Mayan ruins and remains.
It is completely free. Here, the tequila Factory staff will give you a tour and will explain you tequila’s production process. They will give you a tasting of the different types of tequila they offer with the option to buy it.
Some history about the Tequila Factory:
When he was 21 years old, Don Gustavo Romero made his first trip from the City of Guadalajara, Jalisco to the beautiful Caribbean in the Southeast of Mexico. When Cancun didn’t exist yet, he made a road trip until he arrived to Playa del Carmen, where he sailed to the largest Mexico’s habited island.
With the help of the island’s inhabitants, Don Gustavo bought 17 hectares where he planted the seeds of his dream. His mission was to faithfully tell the history and method for producing our national drink: Tequila. That way a large-scale research started which resulted in a clear plan.
The project began with the construction of a building with a Jalisco’s Hacienda style and 2000 agave plants were brought from the town of Tequila in Jalisco in order to recreate the ambiance of that region. Soon after, the Hacienda Antigua Tequila Factory opened its doors to the public.
