SHORE EXCURSIONS

OVERVIEW

Spend hours exploring Punta Sur Eco Park, an ecological reserve where you can observe marine life, snorkel along a coral reef and relax on the sugar-white beach. Your adventure will begin with a thrill by climbing an observation tower to watch saltwater crocodiles in the lagoon below. The world’s largest living reptiles, these ominous-looking crocodilians can live to be 70 years old. A wonderful panoramic view of the reserve’s natural wonders awaits you atop the Celarain Lighthouse, whose interior holds a fascinating marine navigation museum. The ruins of El Caracol, a lighthouse that the Mayas may have built 700 years ago, lie nearby. You will be free to spend the remaining time at the beach doing whatever you please, even if it is nothing more ambitious than basking in the sun. As an option, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Cozumel Reefs National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch saltwater crocodiles swimming about a natural lagoon at the Punta Sur Eco Park.
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the island’s southern shore from atop the Celarain Lighthouse.
• Relax on a beautiful stretch of beach that rims Cozumel’s southern shore.
• Observe the abundant marine life while snorkeling at Cozumel Reefs National Park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.