Cozumel Sightseeing
Naturally, one of Cozumel, Mexico’s main attractions is diving.
The Isla Cozumel contains the world’s second-largest coral reef.
Sightseeing in Cozumel offers gorgeous scenery and various delightful activities for visitors, like:
- Water sports
- Boat tours
- Sunset cruises
- An ecological park
- Duty-free shopping
- A few archaeological sites
Semi-submersible subs and real submarines can also take visitors to view Cozumel’s unique undersea marvels.
They can also ride through the jungle on horseback.
Here are some of Cozumel’s most popular attractions.
Cozumel Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is the ideal way to enjoy the sights of Cozumel.
Visitors can ride on horseback through trails that snake deep into the dense tropical jungles once inhabited by the Mayans. Visitors can also explore the ceremonial caves and sculptures.
The trip includes:
- Round-trip transportation to the ranch
- A horse
- Soft drinks
- Beers
- Bilingual guide
Approximate length of ride: 3 1/2 hours
Cozumel Punta Molas
At Punta Molas, Cozumel visitors can enjoy (from the lighthouse) the arrival of cruise ships and yachts.
They can also visit the Snail Tomb. This little archaeological gem embodies beauty itself.
San Gervasio Ruins Cozumel
One of the most popular excursions in Cozumel, Mexico is to San Gervasio.
San Gervasio was at one time an important ceremonial center for the Maya to gather.
They even came here from the mainland. Ixchel was the important deity here.
She was the goddess of:
- Weaving
- Women
- Childbirth
- Pilgrims
- The moon
- Medicine
Location: there is a road to San Gervasio from the airport, or travelers can continue on the eastern part of the island following the paved transversal road
Cozumel Carnaval
Carnaval, similar to Mardi Gras, is Cozumel, Mexico's most colorful fiesta. Carnaval starts on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday.
Daytime street dancing and nighttime parades take place on Thursday and Saturday. Monday, however, has the best parade and dancing!