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Cozumel, Mexico Travel Tips


Nina Makofsky, Leaf Group Explore Cozumel's natural wonders. (Photo: greek fisherman image by Xandros from Fotolia.com )


Situated near the coast of Quintana Roo, this Caribbean island features white sand beaches, eco-tours, fresh seafood dinners, a port for international cruise lines and opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. Some Cozumel visitors remain in their all-inclusive resorts or take only guided tours, while others venture around town and explore more remote beaches. Plan and pack well to maximize your Cozumel visit, and prepare yourself with some basic Spanish phrases to help you at restaurants, shops and markets.

Cozumel Dress Code

For some tourists in Cozumel, anything goes. However, to fit in with local customs, which have a conservative slant, keep yourself covered up when you leave the beach. Men may wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts everywhere except for a Catholic Mass or a luxury restaurant at an all-inclusive resort. Women should invest in a bathing suit cover-up to make the transition from beach to hotel or restaurant, and be aware that going without a bra under your shirt will attract male attention. Wear skirts and pants that go past the knee when visiting a church or wandering around town.

Cozumel Highlights

Visiting Cozumel means taking in its natural wonders. Against a backdrop of verdant jungle foliage, the rocky coast features lagoons, white-sand beaches and mangroves. Divers explore Cozumel National Reef Marine Park and Chankanaab Nature Park.

Each Cozumel beach has its own advantages. At Playa San Francisco, on the southern coast, enjoy gentle waves and soft sand. Playa de San Juan, in the northern hotel zone, offers calm water, horseback riding on the beach and excursions to other beaches. At the southern tip of the island, Playa Encantada has a lighthouse with panoramic views and, nearby, the El Caracol archaeological zone. Playa Santa Maria, in south Chankanaab Lagoon, sits behind a line of palm trees and has a tranquil vibe. Rancho Ixpalbarco's Playa Bonita, on the eastern side of the island, is a private, remote cove with limited access. Parador Turistico de San Gervasio's Playa Hernan contains two small islands as well as El Castillo Real, a prominent pre-Hispanic edifice. The estuaries and wildlife at Isla de la Pasion, north of San Miguel, attract bird-watchers.

Cozumel Off the Beaten Path

Smart Cozumel tourists venture beyond the popular beaches, waterfront restaurants and retail shops. Walk a few blocks from the hustle and bustle to find small, independent shops, marketplaces, street-side vendors and shacks serving catch of the day. Follow the locals and eat where the crowds form. If your trip to Cozumel includes staying at a resort, consider spending an extra night at a smaller hotel in town. A boutique hotel or a bed and breakfast can afford you the opportunity of talking with locals while saving some money.







Makofsky, Nina. "Cozumel, Mexico Travel Tips." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/cozumel-mexico-travel-tips-1451.html. Accessed 23 October 2018.
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