Cozumel Family Travel Guide

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Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel: An island mecca for seasoned scuba divers (Photodisc)
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Cozumel Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Snorkel the reef and play in the sands at Chankanaab Park.
  • Dive top sites.
  • Glide through mangrove lagoons at Punta Sur in search of crocodiles and pink flamingos.
  • Tour San Gervasio, a Maya ruin.
  • Stroll San Miguel's waterfront and bargain for take-home treasures, especially silver jewelry.

Family Overview: Cozumel, Mexico

By Candyce H. Stapen
It's the marine life that draws most vacationers to Cozumel, the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean. Cozumel, a 30-minute ferry ride from the mainland, captures kudos for its spectacular diving and snorkeling. The surrounding sea nourishes the second largest reef system in the world, the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which runs for 450 miles down the Caribbean to Central America. With visibility sometimes approaching 100 feet, it's easy for snorkelers and divers to view the boulder-size gardens of brain coral along with sponges, nurse sharks, grouper, and schools of rainbow-colored fish. Read More

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Hotels

from: $205

InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa

Km 6.5, Carretera a Chankanaab
Cozumel 77600 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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5.0
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from: $219

Fairmont Mayakoba

Best Resorts & Lodges
Carretera Federal Cancun
Riviera Maya 77710 Map

Distance: 11.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Esencia

Carretera Cancun Tulum Predio Rustico Xpu-Ha Lote 18
Playa Xpu-Ha Map

Distance: 19.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Selvatica Adventure Kingdom

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Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Distance: 23.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Offers a variety of adventure tours, including Extreme Canopy Adventure, Commando Expedition, Corona Rally, Zip & Snorkel, and Zip & Horseback Riding. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

El Malecon

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San Miguel waterfront
San Miguel , Mexico

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: El Malecon, officially called the Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, is the waterfront strip in San Miguel.... Read More
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4_0

Palancar Reef

expert favorite attraction
Costera Sur Highway
Parque Marino de Cozumel
77600

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Visibility up to 250 feet ensures a clear path for divers to spot the eel, barracuda, and sharks... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Cozumel

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 46.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Cozumel

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 36.8 map
Merida Rejon Airport 178.5 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 224.0 map
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