The Sacred Mayan Journey re-enacts an old Mayan rite that begins in Xcaret and ends in Cozumel, where offerings are made to the goddess Ixchel. Every year, pilgrims travel by canoe with wooden oars, as the Mayas did millennia ago. The canoeists cross to Cozumel after months of hard training. The Sacred Mayan Journey: What…
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Punta Morena Beach is a large swath of pale sand that arches around a little cove on Cozumel‘s east coast, staring out into the brilliant blue of the Caribbean Sea. Despite a few food and drink spots, sun loungers, and umbrellas, much of the sand remains open for beach games. You can even spot a…
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Pueblo de Maiz is an interactive theme park that will transport you back in time to learn about the ancient Mayan people’s traditions and culture. A one-of-a-kind tourist attraction that puts you closer to this culture and its rituals on Cozumel. Its name means “land of swallows” and which was once a sacred Maya site…
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One of the most famous islands—if not the most famous—in Mexico, Cozumel has a wide variety of interesting things to see and do that are very different from its neighbor, Playa del Carmen. While the coastal city is known for its social lifestyle and activities in trendy restaurants and nightclubs, the experience on the island…
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Cozumel is famous for its underwater vistas, but a lot of people can’t or won’t snorkel or dive. Many are too young or old; many have—perhaps—medical conditions; others just don’t like it. Cozumel’s Atlantis Submarines was thought out with those people in mind and offers the perfect alternative to enjoy Cozumel’s wonderful underwater landscapes without…
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With the wide variety of lodging options in Cozumel, it’s challenging to choose one for a reason other than price. The choice is easier with Secrets Aura Cozumel. This adults-only place is perfect for those who wish for a relaxing, spa-like, quiet vacation, with perhaps a thrilling aquatic activity or two to boot. Where is…
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Besides its beaches, eco-parks, and hotels, the Yucatan peninsula is host to countless ancient ruins, an invaluable wealth of information about the Mayans who used to live here, and Cozumel—despite being an island—is no exception. San Gervasio is the only archeological site on the island still with vestiges of the buildings that used to make…
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When we’ve seen dolphin shows, we’ve all had a similar experience. We marvel with the things they can do, how fast they swim, or how high they jump. And we’ve all wanted to be in the pool with them. At Dolphinaris water park, on the island of Cozumel, you can finally fulfill that wish. Fun…
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At Occidental Cozumel, you’ll get the hacienda experience for sure. Set apart from the tall resorts around the island, this place offers its guests a homely environment with all the big hotel amenities, plus one of the most beautiful beaches on Cozumel. Where is Occidental Cozumel? Almost on the southernmost point of the island, and…
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When one thinks of eco-parks, adventures like crossing muddy roads on a 4×4 or an ATV usually come to mind. Chankanaab is different, though. Rather than a frenetic fast-paced adventure, this is a place to stop, relax, and admire what this incredible part of the world has to offer. Where is Chankanaab Park? The islands…
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