Cozumel Mexico Attractions
There's a lot
more to Cozumel than sun and surf. Cozumel attractions offer a myriad
of things to see and do, whether you're looking to fill an hour or
a day. With choices as varied as museums, cruises, and historical
sites, you'll never have a dull moment during your visit to Cozumel.
Of course, our beautiful beaches remain the reason people visit year
after year. So let us show you some of our favorite places to play.
Akumal
Retreat to this quiet turtle-nesting place; a vacationer's
paradise. Tiptoe through turtle territory during an excursion of
the Yalku lagoon in nearby Akumal, located one hour south of Cancun.
Chankanaab
Park
Take a romantic stroll through a botanical garden at this beautiful
archaeological, beachfront park, featuring a lovely lagoon and a
snaking jungle trail. It is located near San Miguel.
Chichen
Itza
Walk
the grounds of ancient Mayan pyramids at this most visited tourist
attraction. Intriguing temples like the mysterious Ball Court, amusing
light and sound shows, and an awe-inspiring demonstration of the
Equinox, the descent of a Kukulcan feathered serpent, will thrill
you. The Chichen Itza archaeological zone is located in the Piste
village, in the Yucatan peninsula.
Cozumel
Mini Golf
Tranquil
sounds of gushing water fountains and sweet singing birds will clear
your mind as you aim for a hole in one at this miniature golf course
tucked in a lush tropical garden of banana trees and Royal palms.
Crococun
Zoo
Venture
into the wild for a study of more than 300 slithering, primitive
crocodiles and other animals that reside at this zoo located in
neighboring Cancun.
Dolphin
Discovery
Stroke a dolphin while swimming the beautiful waters of the Chanakaab
Park during a guided dive tour hosted by Dolphin Discovery.
DosOjos
Submerge the Dojos (Spanish for two eyes) cenote for a spectacular
snorkeling expedition through this underwater cavern. Meander through
its clear turquoise water for a close encounter with the most intricate
rock formations.
Playa Del
Carmen
Plant
your toes in the silky, white sand along the shoreline of Playa
del Carmen's pristine beaches. Playa del Carmen, originally
named Xaman Ha (waters of the north), is not just an ideal place
to sunbathe, but it's a display of the Maya World and key sights
along the Cancun -Tulum corridor of the Mayan Riviera (formerly
known as Quintana Roo). Reserve a day to stroll through Playa del
Carmen, which cuddles Mexico's Caribbean coast, and is located
40 miles south of Cancun.
San Gervasio
Mayan Ruins
Peer
into Mayan history and traditions by touring this site of old temples
and shrines, where villagers gathered to worship the goddess Ix
Chel who was the wife of Itzamma, the Mayan God.
Tulum
Rummage
through the remarkable ruins of this popular tourist attraction
- a Mayan archaeological site along the coast, just south of Cancun.
Xel-Ha
Slog
through this 10-acre park - a tropical forest featuring wetlands,
more than two dozen ruins, and hundreds of rare bird species.
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