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ATTRACTIONS:
Balones de Chankanaab: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, about nine km (5.5 mi) from the city center and two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. This reef, which is more than 14 meters (46 feet) deep, gets it name (The Balls of Chankanaab) from the many round coral formations found in its waters. Here you’ll find crags measuring 4 to 10 meters (14 to 33 feet) with abundant cavities full of marine life such as lobsters, eels and manta rays. Maximum depths range from 18 to 21 meters (60 to 70 feet).

Palancar: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, 13 km (8 mi) south of San Miguel and two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. It has one of the island’s most visited reefs with depths ranging from 6 to 37 meters (20 to 122 feet). Here you can also do cave diving, as it has some spectacular caverns and impressive abysses that will put your endurance to the test and let your imagination run wild.

Paraiso Bajo: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, three km (nearly 2 mi) from San Miguel and about two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. This barrier reef begins at the Caleta Lagoon in the north and runs parallel to the coast until reaching the Terminal Maritimo del Sureste pier. Here you can scuba dive at depths ranging from 20 to 30 meters (66 to 100 feet).

Paraiso Norte: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, two km (1.2 mi) from San Miguel and about two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. At this spot you can dive at a maximum depth of 14 meters (46 feet), making it ideal for beginners. Here you’ll find long reefs that run parallel to the coast with coral, sponges measuring two meters (6.6 meters) in diameter, and schools of bright blue fish.

Paraiso Sur: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecfies de Cozumel, five km (3 mi) from San Miguel and two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. This spot has two barrier reefs, each stretching about 500 meters (1,650 feet). In these waters, you can spot angelfish, long spine squirrelfish and sea cucumbers. It has a maximum depth of 14 meters (46 feet), which is ideal for novices.

Parque Natural Chankanaab: Located at the Chankanaab Lagoon on the southeastern part of the island, nine km (5.5 mi) from the town of San Miguel. This protected area has a body of water that is connected to the sea by an underground tunnel. Here you can live the experience of swimming with dolphins; some experts consider this a therapeutic activity to combat stress. Also, you can visit a magnificent botanical garden, which has various tropical plant species such as orchids, bamboo and 60 different palm varieties. In addition, you can catch a sea lion and exotic bird show or go on an unforgettable photo safari. At this place you’ll find numerous coral reefs and an underwater statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Offered as part of the park’s services, you can take diving classes with licensed instructors. You can also do snorkeling, which allows you to explore underwater gardens at a shallow depth. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Playa San Francisco: Located in the southern coast town of San Miguel. It is one of the most visited beaches and an ideal spot for kayaking, as its calm waters invite you to take in the natural surroundings as you kayak in the open sea.

Playa de San Juan: Located in Cozumel’s hotel zone. At this beach you can do a pleasant kayaking outing thanks to its shallow waters and gentle waves.

Reserva Ecologica Parque Punta Sur: Located on the island’s southern coast, 30 km (18 mi) from the town of San Miguel. Has virgin beaches and wonderful jungle landscape, such as mangroves, marshes and dunes. This ecological reserve offers quite a mixture of natural environments and ecosystems where you can see a wide variety of plant and animal wildlife. It is a refuge for about 50 aquatic bird species. The area attracts indigenous and migratory bird species; the majority of them migrate from cold climates each year from November through March seeking the reserve’s warm waters. It is also the habitat of marine turtles, as well as fresh-water and yellow crocodiles. Here you can take workshops if you are interested in learning more about nature. Here beginners can go on a guided sport fishing trips. The companies offering the outings provide equipment rentals and it goes to great lengths to make your fishing experience as relaxing as possible. This ecological reserve has a lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation and it offers great kayaking conditions due to its calm waters. Here you can go up to the top of the Punta Celarain lighthouse for an excellent panoramic view of the ocean and the mangroves that form part of the lagoon. You can also do sightseeing on a tour bus ride or a nature excursion on a catamaran. At these reefs you can find coral formations such as the so-called Tormentos and you can spot sea bass and eels at depths ranging from 10 to 18 meters (33 to 60 feet). Here you can also see the famous Garganta de Diablo, a cave that lies 15 meters (50 feet) below the surface and leads to an incredible abyss that is 40 meters (132 feet) deep. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel on the southern part of the island, 11 km (7 mi) from San Miguel and two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. One of the main sights at this place is a vertical wall encrusted with coral and large, yellow, tube-shaped sponges. For the best view, the recommended depths range from 18 to 37 meters (60 to 122 feet). As you follow the wall downward, it begins to slope gently and it becomes bright green, at which point you might be able to spot some large manta rays.

Santa Rosa: Located in Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, 9 km (5.5 mi) from San Miguel and about two km (1.2 mi) off the coast. Here you can scuba dive at average depths of 15 to 24 meters (50 to 80 feet). At one point, the reef here drops off into a huge abyss. As you descend, some of the wall’s apertures provide shelter from the currents. Along the wall, you’ll find various caves that house sea fans and large sponges.

 

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