HomeProtected Areas
Arrecifes de Cozumel
Quintana Roo
 
 
            


About Arrecifes de Cozumel
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. It is one of the most popular destinations for recreational diving in the Mexican Caribbean. Here it is possible to observe a great diversit...
How to get there?
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            Most important locality
            San Miguel de Cozumel at 6 Km. 
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            Airport
            Cozumel International Airport, Quintana Roo 
References and Transportation
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            Ways to get there
            
            By Ferry: From Playa del Carmen take the ferry to Cozumel. From the fiscal dock of Cozumel Island you can take a cab to the south of the isl... 
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            Transportation facilities
            
            Own or rented land vehicle or boat of service providers authorized by CONANP. 
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            Mobility within the protected area
            
            By vehicle along the southern coastal highway and by boat from authorized service providers. 
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    Schedules
        
                    Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Summer schedule 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 
 
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                Entrance fee
                $215 MXN 
 
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        Average weather in the area
        
                Warm humid 
 
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Environmental education and interpretation
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- Any time of the year is recommended to visit the Protected Area, respecting the reef rest calendar.
- Light and comfortable clothing and a bathing suit are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Mooring buoys for authorized vessels
Signage
Swimming rosaries in some beach clubs
Lodging near the PA
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Beach Clubs
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
 Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
San Miguel de Cozumel at 6 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$215 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Arrecifes de Cozumel
Interesting facts
It is one of the three most beautiful reefs in the world, it is also known as 'The Great Western Atlantic Reef Belt' or 'The Great Mayan Ree...
Attractions
The coral reefs, 'El Cielo' beach and the sunken ship C-53.
Representative species of PA
 
        Splendid toadfish (Sanopus splendidus), Cozumel Island Raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus), Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (E...
You can see more representative species of Arrecifes de Cozumel on the web site
 
                    
            Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
            1. Keep a distance of 1.5 meters from the reefs.
2. Do not feed the fauna 
3. Hire boats and guides authorized by CONANP.
4. An...
        
Contact
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        PA office address
        
        
        
        Interior of the Marina Banco Playa (harbor), Avenida Rafael E. Melgar No. 100, Km 1.5 de la zona costera norte, C.P. 77600, Cozumel, Q, Roo Altos del Edificio de Plaza del Sol, Locales 42 y 43, Colonia Centro, C.P. 77600, Cozumel, Q, Roo. 
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        Phone
        +52 (987) 87 2 46 89 +52 (987) 87 24 275 
 
  
     
  
     
  
     
    