MiCasaCozumel_Activities&Attractions

Museo de La Isla, Housed in what was once Cozumel's first luxury hotel, this museum has exhibits on the history and natural environment of the island. Displays on the ground floor explain Cozumel's ecosystems including the mangroves and coral reefs as well as local conservation issues. Upstairs, ancient artifacts found at local Mayan ruins are juxtaposed with relics of the Conquistadors. Native pottery and stone tools augment this historical exhibit. Another presentation on the second floor examines Cozumel's cultural and economic development throughout the 20th century. The museum also has the excellent Del Museo cafe. Guided tours are available.

Plaza Central, officially part of Parque Benito Juarez, but referred to as just "la plaza" this town square is steps away from the ferry docks. Cruise ship passengers, Cancun day-trippers, shoppers, and locals can be seen here day and night. The numerous shops, restaurants, and bars keep the area hopping. Every Sunday night, there is a free open-air concert of dance and music that locals and tourist come to enjoy.

Chankanaab National Park, Cozumel

This is a marine park with an aquarium featuring over 60 different species of turtles, coral and fish, and a place where tourists can dive, snorkel and swim with dolphins.

Attraction type: National park; Reef; Beach; Aquarium; Park; Amusement/theme park.

Isla de Pasion, Cozumel

Tired of tourist traps? Visit this tiny island full of remote beaches and unexplored diving spots.

Attraction type: Island; State park.

San Gervasio Ruins, Cozumel

Although not as popular as Chichén Itzá, these ancient Mayan ruins are noteworthy in their own right, as this is the site where Mayan women paid tribute to the goddess of love and fertility.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins.