• Login For travel professionals • Content Licensing        

 

Cozumel

Print our full travel guide to Mexico

Overview: Cozumel still retains clear blue water, thick jungle and some its character as an out of the way Mexican fishing island despite its recent reincarnation as a major cruise hub.

The island's most well known activities include one of the world's top dive sites on a renowned corral reef or a leisurely stroll in the island one town San Miguel.

There are three cruise ship docking locations on Cozumel which are relatively near to one another. The farthest from downtown is Puerta Maya, a bit farther south than TMM International Pier, both of which are about a seven minute ride from San Miguel and Punta Langosta Pier is within walking distance. When all the berths are full,anchored ships can tender passengers to the docks at Punta Langosta. Contact:

Tel: +52 (987) 872-75-85
Email: info@islacozumel.com.mx
www.islacozumel.com.mx
The tourism office can be found at street 2 Col. Centro

Transport: All of downtown is within walking distance of Punta Langosta although the two farther piers offer waiting taxies for the ride into town. Small cars and mopeds are available for daily hire. Attractions: Before it was a cruise destination most visitors came to Cozumel for its famous diving which also makes for great snorkelling along the island's best beaches, Corona and Chankanaab Lagoon. Ancient Mayan sites on the surprisingly rich archaeological treasured island include San Gervasia temple and remnants of a village, El Cedral. The very modern San Miguel town is a tourist hub for leisurely shopping and eating in the town square and near the cruise pier. Restaurants:

• Coconuts Bar and Grill - A remote feel with sea and jungle scenery and great views.
• Wet Wendy's - Cheerful and relaxed bar popular with locals and famous for margaritas.
• Toro's Place - Friendly Mexican food haunt with a welcoming atmosphere.

Best dish: Margaritas

Shopping: Shoppers have a large choice of boutique shops and souvenir stores clustered in the central square of San Miguel and near the waterfront. Goods are usually less expensive than just across the water in Cancun or other mainland cruise ports.

Best buy: Detailed linens or carvings

Excursions:

• Jump over to nearby Cancun
• Ride a dune buggy
• Sail in a catamaran voyage

• Flights to Belfast
• Flights to London
• Flights to Edinburgh
• Flights to Glasgow
• Flights to Aberdeen
• Flights to Dublin
• Flights to Moscow
• Flights to Manchester
• Flights to Brussels
• Flights to Beirut
• Flights to Damascus
• Flights to Tehran
• Flights to Cairo
• Flights to Amman
• Flights to Vienna