Where is best snorkeling on Cozumel?

Best Snorkeling Spots in Cozumel

  • Chankanaab Park. This park is very popular because it’s only about 4 miles from the cruise port so many tourists visit this location.
  • Villa Blanca Reef.
  • Punta Sur Eco Beach Park.
  • Snorkel Options by Boat.
  • Palancar Reef.
  • Columbia Reef.
  • El Cielo.

Are there coral reefs in Cozumel Mexico?

There are three large and beautiful areas of coral reef in Mexico and one of them is in Cozumel. The calm and turquoise blue waters of Cancún are nothing less than a paradise.

Where can I snorkel for free in Cozumel?

Free Snorkeling around Cozumel

  • Money Bar.
  • Sky Reef.
  • Playa Azul.
  • Punta Sur.
  • Buccanos Beach Club/Bar & Grill.
  • Hotel Cozumel (must be a guest or purchase a day pass)
  • Tikila Bar.
  • Playa Corona.

Is Cozumel a good place to snorkel?

There are numerous excellent snorkeling locations accessible from shore all along the west coast of the island. The clear water and abundant reefs make for plenty of spectacular Cozumel snorkeling sites for visitors to explore.

Can you snorkel off the beach in Cozumel?

With vibrant sea life, fantastic clarity, it is often mentioned as the best shore snorkeling in Cozumel. Most boat snorkeling tours include Palancar in their itinerary, but snorkelers can choose to access it from the beach too.

Where is the Cozumel Coral Reef?

The Cozumel reef is part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest reef system on earth after the Great Barrier reef. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean and begins north of Yucatan, at Contoi island.

Where is Paradise reef Cozumel?

Images from Paradise reef The dangerous thing about Paradise is that it is situated south of Puerto Maya Cruise Ship Pier. If the current is strong, you need to be careful to make your ascent prior to drifting into the cruise ships. It is the first reef when entering the Marine Park.

What reefs are closed in Cozumel?

The Punta Francesca and Paso del Cedral reefs are the first sections of the reef to be temporarily closed to help the ecosystems recover. At the end of March, they will be reopened and three more areas will be closed for the months of April and May.

Are there sharks near Cozumel?

There are all kinds of different sharks in the Cozumel waters and being able to see them in their natural habitat is a dream come true. Cozumel offers some of the clearest and warmest waters on the planet. This is why it is such a popular diving destination, attracting global visitors all year round.

Are there alligators in Cozumel?

And then there was the recent attack by an alligator that snatched a 2-year-old and dragged him into the water at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando. Fortunately nobody was injured in the Cozumel incident.

Does Cozumel have crocodiles or alligators?

The crocodilians indigenous to Cozumel are the American Crocodile, or Crocodylus acutus and Morelet’s Crocodile, Crocodylus moreletii. The adult C. acutus is light gray in color and have a pointed snout, much narrower than an alligator.