Tourist Attractions in Cozumel

There are lots of Tourist Attractions in Cozumel. For all your queries as to which to see first, what to expect, how to get there and how much time is needed a detailed description is elaborated below. There are tips, advice, and other information about the top tourist attractions in Cozumel to help with your itinerary planning. However, the golden beaches are believed to be the main attraction on this island.

Chankanaab Park

This Park portrays the only inland coral reef formation in the world. Located just south of San Miguel, Chankanaab is positioned within Isla Cozumel's Reefs National Marine Park and is the ideal place for families to spend the day in a picnic mood. Visitors can participate in various natural and man-made activities.


San Gervasio

If you want to experience the mythical side of Cozumel, then it's better to look no further than San Gervasio. This is regarded as the sacred center and capital of the island during the Maya occupation of 300 to 1200 A.D. situated on the north side of the island, San Gervasio welcomed many visitors over the centuries looking to worship Ixchel.

El Cadrel

It was the main hub of Maya life on the island and was named the first official city of Cozumel in 1847. The attraction of this place is the ruins of a domed structure. Most of the temples were torn down by Conquistadores and the U.S. army during World War II. Horse back riding companies offer specialized tours for this area.


The Museum of the Island of Cozumel

This highlights the island's history and natural environment. The museum underwent a great restoration project over the last two years and its frontage and exhibit halls spaces were reshaped. Exhibit halls display information on Cozumel's natural history and origins, including details on wildlife migration patterns, reefs, archeology, and pirates.

The Beaches

Name of the popular white beaches of the island's leeward (westward) side are Playa Corona, San Clemente, San Francisco, Sol, and Palancar. Guests from everywhere come to Cozumel to explore the world-renowned Maya Reef, which wraps 20 miles around the south-western tip of the island. The windward (eastern) side of the island offer beaches that are more isolated marked by its chalky soft sand offset by blue-green waters.

So make a trip to this gorgeous island and experience a perfect getaway. Travour.com offers information on Tourist Attractions in Cozumel and Romantic vacations in Cozumel. For more information on Cozumel and other islands worldwide, keep browsing through Travour.