Things To Do In Cozumel in 2015

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:cool2: Things To Do In Cozumel :cool2:

I have compiled some links and info on Things To Do In Cozumel.
These are ideas I found while searching so please do your own homework on each establishment.



HOTEL COZUMEL Hotel Cozumel & Resort | Hotel Cozumel & Resort
(Where we will be staying) has daily activities, a beach, the islands largest pool, snorkeling, shore diving, kayaks, bicycles and don’t forget complimentary discover scuba. They also have a travel desk where you can book tours and activities. If you would like to check out some of your options or are looking for additional things to do…

~ BEACHES AND WATERPARKS ~

CHANKANAAB NATIONAL PARKChankanaab National Park, Cozumel Mexico | Snorkel, Diving and Swim with Dolphins in Cozumel Island, services, facilities.
A beautiful national park with beaches for relaxing, snorkeling, scuba diving, snuba, seatrek, change rooms, and bathrooms . They also have dolphins, sea lions and manatees adventures, restaurants, and gift shops. Another major attraction at Chankanaab Park is the botanical gardens -- home to over 200 species of tropical and sub- tropical plants and lots of native iguanas. The gardens include an outdoor, life-size display of a typical Mayan home.

PARADISE BEACH Cozumel beaches & bars - Paradise Beach
For the kids, and kids at heart, the FUN-PASS gives you unlimited play time with the kayaks, full snorkel gear, water trampolines, 14-ft. climbing iceberg, water mats, coconut tree climb, bungee-trampoline jump and water slide. And if that wasn’t enough fun, they’ve just added a 10-ft. water slide, a floating multi-tiered Jungle Joe climbing structure, paddle boards and the Rockit circular water rocker. Also available are restaurants, gift shops, parasailing, wave runner rentals, banana boat rides, hair-braids, temporary tattoos, internet (free!) and heavenly massages on the beach.

PLAYA MIA GRAND BEACH PARK Playa Mia Grand Beach Park Cozumel | Playa Mia
Beach, so many water sports activities like climb the Iceberg, water Trampoline, sail boats, paddle boats etc. They also have a Mexican cooking class, restaurants, and gift shops.

MR. SANCHO’S Watersports in cozumel,watersports at the beach in cozumel
Beach, motorized and non-motorized water sports, glass bottom boat and snorkel tours, massage, restaurants, horseback riding, and ATV’s.

ISLA DE PASION Isla Pasin | Beach Adventure VIP | All-inclusive Beach Tour in Cozumel
Another beach excursion. This one has jungle kayaks, jeep adventures and speed boat rides as its main attractions.

STINGRAY BEACH Stingray Beach Cozumel
Petting, feeding and snorkeling with sting rays.

CLEAR KAYAK COMPANY SNORKELING TOURS NEW
http://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/cozumel/clear-kayak-snorkel.html


ADDITIONAL SNORKELING
Cozumel Shore Snorkeling



~ BOATS, SUBS, ATV’S, AND EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURES ~

FAMOUS FURY SNORKEL BEACH PARTY Fury Catamarans Snorkel Beach Party Cozumel snorkeling shore excursions
Catamaran snorkel tours in Cozumel. Snorkel the Coral Reef, Relax on the White Sand Beach, Enjoy Ice Cold Drinks, Climb our iceberg, Water Trampoline, incredible sunsets... FREE beer, margaritas & sodas. All of our tours include professional instruction, snorkeling equipment, guided reef tour, comfortable seating, shaded deck, fresh water showers, and clean restrooms on board.

SNORKEL ADVENTURES Cozumel Snorkeling
Snorkeling cruises and glass bottom boats.

Cozumel Sailing - Cozumel Sailing
Sunset tours, private charters, deep sea fishing.

Fury Cozumel - http://www.furycozumel.com/fury_home.php?ln=en&lyt=0&bns=0&yt=0&lks=0&sec=fury_home.php
Sailing beach parties etc.

WILD TOURS S.A. DE C.V.Wild Tours
Tours, off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails and Four-wheeling.
Snorkel with sea turtles, lighthouse and ruins tours. They also offer fly and deep sea fishing.

ATLANTIS SUBMARINES Welcome to Atlantis Submarines | Cozumel, México
Go to 100 ft. underwater and enjoy the magic onboard a real United States Coast Guard Certified submarine as you make the underwater journey to Chankanaab.

RANCHO BUENAVISTA
Their website is down at this time , but here's their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rancho-Buenavista/183158308394310
A ranch offering daily tours by horseback into the tropical forest.

Cozumel Horseback Riding by Cozumel Concierge
Cozumel Horseback Riding by your personal Concierge.

Cozumel Horseback Riding by Cozumel Tours
Fun Cozumel Horseback Riding Tours - Save Here!

MR. SANCHO’S Watersports in cozumel,watersports at the beach in cozumel
Beach, motorized and non-motorized water sports, glass bottom boat and snorkel tours, massage, restaurants, horseback riding, and ATV’s.

JEAN LAFFITE PIRATE DINNER CRUISE
http://www.cozumel-tours.com/sunset-dinner-cruise.htm
COZUMEL WATER SPORTS (Many excursions) NEW
http://www.cozumelwatersports.com/

~ ART, CRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MUSEUMS ~

COZUMEL PHOTO TOUR COZUMEL PHOTO TOUR < walks, talks & short courses
Explore Cozumel&#8217;s most exciting locations with your own personal tour guide and photography instructor. Discover and capture Cozumel whilst improving your
photographic skills on this fun and informal digital photography walking tour. For all photographers: beginner or enthusiast &#8211; local or tourist. Just bring your own camera (charged & manual), comfortable shoes, hat & water.

Cozumel Wildlife canoe/photo tours are given by Robert Cudney, who used to be director of the marine park. He's very knowledgeable and a great photographer.https://www.facebook.com/CozumelWilderness

DISCOVER MEXICO COZUMEL PARK Welcome to Discover Mexico, Cozumel Mexico Park
Located only five minutes from downtown, this park displays more than 65 reproductions of real-size statues from the Toltec and Mayan civilizations. Gardens, art galleries and gift shops.

MUSEO DE LA ISLA DE COZUMEL Cozumel Parks | Cozumel Mexico
Description: . There are some fine exhibits about Cozumel's natural history including its coral reefs. The museum features art exhibits, pieces from the Mayan culture and the Spanish conquest and displays life in Cozumel from the 1940's to today. This building on the main street downtown and was Cozumel's first luxury hotel which was converted into a museum. This 2 floor building has 4 exhibit halls of the island's history and ecosystem. Also on the ground floor (outside) is a replica of a Mayan house. On the second floor, there is also a restaurant on the terrace overlooking the sea. Av. Rafael Melgar between Calles 4 and 6 N (987) 21475 10 am - 5 pm daily. It is located on the waterfront three blocks to the north of the downtown pier

Handicrafts from all around MX at reasonable prices: Los Cinco Soles http://www.loscincosoles.com/

Cozumel Glass Art, paintings on silk & canvas, photography: Galeria Azul http://www.cozumelglassart.com/moved.html

Galo Ramirez paintings & drawings - very large exhibition open to the public at his home address: http://www.galoartstudio.com/

Additional Shopping Suggestions http://www.shermanstravel.com/mexico/cozumel/shopping



~ RUINS AND POINTS OF INTEREST ~

SAN GERVASIO RUINS Maya Sites Travel - About Mayan Ruins in San Gervasio Ruins Cozumel Island
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. San Gervasio was a sacred Mayan site as well as a strategic site for commerce and politics in the area. San Gervasio was a sanctuary to the Goddess Ixchel and an obligatory visit site for Mayans once in their lifetime. There are engravings reflecting Mayan culture.
During the post-classic period (1200-1530), San Gervasio became the biggest and most important site on Cozumel. At the central square, you will find the most important temples, nine buildings that form an enclosed patio, where three roads connect with other squares. Approx 2 hours. A lot of walking. Wear tennis shoes and bug repellant.
Group tours/walking tour or tour on your own.

WILD TOURS S.A. DE C.V. Wild Tours
Offer ruins tours.

PUNTA CELERAIN LIGHTHOUSE (WITH FARO CELERAIN ECO PARK) Cozumel Mexico; Celarain Lighthouse and Parque Punta Sur
The southern tip of Cozumel, Punta Celarain, is home to a very small Mayan Temple as well as a lighthouse offering great views -- if you can tackle the more than 100 steps to the top and a museum dedicated to navigation. Or head up the eastern shore towards El Mirador, a rock structure that makes a fantastic lookout.

FARO CELERAIN ECO PARK (PUNTA CELERAIN LIGHTHOUSE ON GROUNDS)
Faro Celarain (Punta Sur) is an Ecological Reserve, which encloses a variety of natural wonders. It covers an area of one thousand hectares and it is destined for the conservation and preservation of the 5 ecosystems that conform it. Faro Celarain is rich in coastal dunes, mangroves, reefs, lagoons systems, the island's most beautiful beaches and reefs.

VILLA MAYAL Villa Maya Cozumel
Ruins and jungle tours.

PLAYA PUNTA CHIQUEROS (Couldn&#8216;t find a website)
Beaches, Geologic Formations along the Costera Este Highway. Large rock formation and land bridge formation. Very beautiful scenery and Beach bars.

Punta Molas & Castillo Real: No longer accessible by road. Must hire private boat to go there. Wind needs to be calm to go.
PUNTA MOLAS FARO (MOLAS POINT LIGHTHOUSE) Northern Tip. PUNTA MOLAS by JBC
Located at the extreme northern tip of Cozumel, this lighthouse offers a tranquil spot to enjoy an inspiring vista of land, sea and sky. Due to its acute isolation it is also a popular spot with bird-watchers and campers. The jagged shoreline makes swimming somewhat dangerous but there is excellent beachcombing and the panoramic view from the lighthouse will make you forget the difficult hike you must make to reach here (The dirt road is inaccessible by car). Along the way you will pass the ruins of Castillo Real.

Additional Park links and info Cozumel Parks | Cozumel Mexico

MAINLAND ATTRACTIONS (you should be able to book them through our hotel)
Chichen-Itza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfvcLdnsPPg
Tulum Tulum Ruins - Tulum
Xcaret Eco Park Xcaret Park Cancun México



~ AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT ~

THE AMAZING COZUMEL RACE The Amazing Cozumel Race®
Play Amazing Cozumel Race - an interactive, clue-based adventure game that's like a reality show! Equal parts live-action mystery novel, and scavenger hunt, it's the best and most fun way to experience Cozumel. Form teams of two or more, with a maximum of ten guests per team. Spend an exciting day racing throughout Cozumel, solving devious clues each step of the way. Try to be the first to unlock a secret code and defeat an ancient Mayan Curse. Enjoy a brief snorkeling adventure. Use your wits, energy, and sense of adventure as you race against time. See a side of Cozumel most visitors never get to see. Enjoy a post-race race awards ceremony at a local restaurant with prizes for top finishers plus two complimentary beverages for all participants.

BIRD WATCHING TOURS Cozumel Birdwatching Tour

COZUMEL COUNTRY CLUB
Cozumel Country Club
Cozumel's first 18-hole golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

New Ecopark Cuzam - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ECOPARQUE-CUZAM/193834663985354
Eco, horses, paint ball, zip-line, etc.

MOVIES Cinépolis Online - Cartelera
Cozumel has a 5-screen cinema called Cinepolis. It is located directly behind Chedraui on the second floor of the new mall. Cost ranges from 50 to 80 pesos ($4.50-$7 US) depending on the time and day that you go. Current releases are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Wednesday is 1/2 price day. Yes . . . they have popcorn!

Cozumel Chocolate Factory Tour Chocolates Kaokao, Cozumel México

TEMAZCAL LODGE COZUMEL - Temazcal Sweat Lodge - Cozumel Mayan Steam Lodge Excursion

A little of the history of the island.
Cozumel Insider - History of Cozumel - A Glimpse of History & Culture of Cozumel - Cozumelinsider
Cozumel Mexico; Its history from past to present
Cozumel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://www.everythingcozumel.com/Cozumel-History.html

Maps of Cozumel
Cozumel Map and Travel Guide

Decompression Chamber and Tours
I'll check to see if they're willing to do tours again and will post the updated info when I know.
Cozumel, Mexico | SSS Chamber Network
SSS Chamber Network | Doctors Helping Divers
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cozumel-International-Clinic-Hyperbaric-Chamber/176088849153500

Health and Safety Info -Cozumel Info: Health & Safety

Money and Currency Info - Cozumel Info: Money Matters

If anyone has other suggestions, please post them here and I'll add them to the main list.
 
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Wow, lots of fun things to do! I'd like to get to the Chankanaab national park and San Gervasio ruins this trip, if time allows.
 
When we get there, everyone needs to check and find out the Cruise Ship schedule because most of this sounds like stuff they will be flocking to & overwhelming. We have always avoided any town like the plague when Cruise Ships are in but I guess Cozumel isn't big enough to avoid them.
 
When we get there, everyone needs to check and find out the Cruise Ship schedule because most of this sounds like stuff they will be flocking to & overwhelming. We have always avoided any town like the plague when Cruise Ships are in but I guess Cozumel isn't big enough to avoid them.

There are so many places and so much to do. I know you'll have a lot of fun and still be able to avoid crowds. Cozumel is not like Disney land.
 
And if they want, there's the ferry which takes them over to the mainland & head out from there. A number of places offer day trips to Tulum with snorkeling & stops in other areas.
 
I found this kayak activity for my non-diver wife who loves to kayak.
[h=2]Clear Kayak Company Snorkeling Tours[/h]Clear Kayak offers tours in glass kayaks so that you can see marine life up close without getting wet. These "dry snorkeling" tours last approximately 45 minutes and leave from the Uvas Beach Club in Cozumel. Tours include complimentary beverages and lunch. As of February 2010, the basic tour costs $39 for adults and $27 for children.
Clear Kayak
Uvas Beach Club
Carretera Costera Sur, Km 8.5
Carretera a CHANKANAAB
Cozumel Q.Roo, Mexico 77600
(52) (987) 103-5504
playauvas.com
 

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