Nature and Parks

You do not have to be a diver to enjoy Cozumel's many and variety natural wonders. For nature lovers, there is an abundance of parks, both over land and under water to explore a quite unique plant and animal habitat.

Chankanaab Park
Just south of the town of San Miguel, is located within Isla Cozumel's Reefs National Marine Park and features the only inland coral reef formation in the world. The park is home to the world renowned eco-system and natural aquarium, Chankanaab Lagoon, with more than 60 species of tropical fish, crustaceans and corals and the only botanical garden on the island, featuring the most diverse species of tropical plants.

Punta Sur Eco Park
Ecological park and nature reserve is a breathtaking environment of mangrove jungles, white sand beaches and reef formations at the south end of the island. The park extends over more than 247 acres of land harboring a varied wildlife, including crocodiles, which visitors can watch from a safe distance in a look-out tower, 220 species of birds, iguanas, and giant turtles, which come to shore between June and August to lay their eggs. Among the park's most interesting structures is an old lighthouse and navigation museum displaying the evolution of seamanship and navigation from the time of the Maya to modern times. Here, visitors can also learn about life in Cozumel during the first part of the 20th century through photos and other articles belonging to several generations of lighthouse keepers and their families. Near the lighthouse, El Caracol is a well-preserved ancient structure, used by the Mayas to signal the approach of a hurricane.

Playa Mía Grand Beach Park

Enjoy different water activities such as snorkel tours to the famous Palancar Reef, diving, parasailing, banana rides, wave runners, sunfish sailboats, pedal boats, a water trampoline, the incredible beach iceberg, floaters, kids area, zoo, underwater Maya city and beach toys. There are also 40 lockers, towels umbrellas and long distance phone service.

Mayan Zone
A modern-day reproduction of a Maya village, in which visitors can learn about the ancient culture's building and farming practices.

Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens is a forest cut by trails, in which visitors can identify 350 different plant species, watch exotic birds, or simply bask in the sun.