The Cozumel Cheat Sheet

Cozumel is a favorite vacation destination in Mexico because of its beautiful beaches, spectacular scuba diving, and authentic Mayan culture. Not familiar with the off-shore Mexican destination? We’ve got your cheat sheet right here! (No need to worry. There will not be a test.)

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An actual paradise, Cozumel welcomes guests for ultimate relaxation and spectacular views.

 

Quick Facts about Cozumel

An island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is a mixture of the Caribbean and Mexican with amazing weather and captivating scenery to make any vacation a relaxing and enjoyable one. It’s also a popular port of call (now with an underwater bar), an enchanting boardwalk, and a quaint town.

Cozumel is:

San Miguel Cozumel

Guests wander through the charming streets of San Miguel, the island’s town.

– Accessible by ferry from Playa del Carmen; first ship at 6:00 a.m., last ship at 10:00 p.m.; approximately 30 minutes per trip.

– Maintains sunny 80-degree temperatures year round with some variation in the summer and winter.

– Home to one of the largest reef systems in the world, Mesoamerican Reef.

– Charming in San Miguel, the island’s only town with restaurants, cafes, and shops.

– Adventurous with tours into the tropical jungles, freshwater cenotes, and Mayan caves.

 

Top Places to Explore

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How can you go to Cozumel and not enjoy the beach?

Cozumel has a wealth of natural and cultural hot spots, plus a few surprises that draw locals and visitors alike.

Faro Celerain Ecological Reserve, the largest on the island, offers tales of pirates and modern day sailor, Mayan archaeological ruins, and exotic wildlife in five ecosystems.

– Underwater Rainbow is part of the largest reef system in the Western Hemisphere with more than 40 unique dive sites and 200 feet of visibility. (Check out Celerain Park and the Palancar Reef for caves, canyons, and sea coral.)

San Miguel Cozumel

Guests wander through the charming streets of San Miguel, the island’s town.

– Mayan sites sprinkle the island (more than three dozen), including El Cedral, a sacred place of worship, and San Gervasio, the largest and best preserved Mayan ruin.

Flyboard Cozumel is a board attached to a jet ski by a hose, which allows riders to fly across the surface of the water and shoot up into the air.

– Perfect for juniors, seniors, and beginners, Cozumel Country Club offers a Nicklaus-designed course, surrounded by mangroves, marshlands, and a tropical rainforest.

– Cozumel beaches offer a variety of experiences, including quiet alcoves, ecological reserves, and family areas.

 

Where to Stay: Melia Vacation Club Cozumel

Located on the quintessential beach paradise, Santa Pilar, Melia Vacation Club Cozumel offers breathtaking ocean views in along with a wide variety of water sports—scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, windsurfing, and more. The resort’s swimming pools are set within lush gardens overlooking the ocean, and its 143 rooms offer serene views of the gardens, pools, or sea with a furnished balcony or terrace, plus a table and chairs.

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The property is geared toward families with a pirate-themed park, complete with batting cages, archery games, and target shooting with paintball guns; Mayan-themed mini golf; and a video game zone with Xbox® and PlayStation® games. The resort also hosts camping nights, indoor soccer tournaments, and a Bamm Bamm Mini Club for kids to enjoy while the parents dine or take time for themselves at the YHI Wellness Center.

Onsite, adult guests can enjoy dance and cooking classes, shows, themed nights, and more, and only minutes from the property is the Cozumel Country Club Golf Course.

The all-inclusive resort is great for families on a budget, and it’s also a perfect place for honeymooners. Ladies, before Cozumel became a favorite vacation destination, many women made the pilgrimages to pay homage to the fertility goddess, Ixchel! Just letting you know…

 

Plan a Cozumel exploration and a Melia stay today!

 

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