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La porción norte y la franja costera oriental, terrestres y marinas de la Isla de Cozumel
Quintana Roo
About La porción norte y la franja costera oriental, terrestres y marinas de la Isla de Cozumel
La porción norte y la franja costera oriental, terrestres y marinas de la Isla de Cozumel Wildlife Protection Area. This protected area is located on Cozumel Island in the Mexican Caribbean; it protects the island's sea turtle nesting beaches, as well as t...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
San Miguel de Cozumel.
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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 north of the isl...
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, cab and with service providers authorized by CONANP.
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Mobility within the protected area
Dirt roads: road to Laguna Ciega and road to Punta Molas. Perimeter road. By boat from CONANP-authorized service providers.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- 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 north of the island following Rafael E. Melgar Avenue, and then travel approximately 10 km along the North Coastal Highway. The Cozumel Island Flora and Fauna Protection Area begins a few meters after the San Miguelito treatment plant. This route takes you to the Laguna Ciega dock where you can embark to visit Isla de la Pasión, or the lagoons of North Cozumel Island. You can also take the transversal road to the eastern side of the island for about 13 km to reach Mezcalitos beach. The Cozumel Island Flora and Fauna Protection Area includes the beaches from Punta Chiqueros to Punta Molas.
By car: You must board the cargo ferry at the Cálica dock in Playa del Carmen. After a little more than an hour's crossing, you will arrive in Cozumel. When you get off the ferry, turn left towards the North Coastal Highway. After 13 Km you will reach the ANP or 17 Km along the transversal road.
By plane: From the international airport in the city of San Miguel de Cozumel, head towards the transversal road of the island, take this road for about 15 km towards the eastern side of the island to reach Mezcalitos beach. The Cozumel Island Flora and Fauna Protection Area includes the beaches from Punta Chiqueros to Punta Molas. - Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, cab and with service providers authorized by CONANP.
- Mobility within the protected area
Dirt roads: road to Laguna Ciega and road to Punta Molas. Perimeter road. By boat from CONANP-authorized service providers.
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Schedules
Every day of the year, 24 hrs.
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Entrance fee
$108.66 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid
Protected Area map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Environmental education and interpretation
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Comfortable, quick-drying clothing, bathing suit is recommended. Comfortable shoes for all terrain, mainly mud and sand.
Services
Services within the PA
Signage
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.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$108.66 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 La porción norte y la franja costera oriental, terrestres y marinas de la Isla de Cozumel
Interesting facts
In Quintana Roo, this is an important site for the development of the queen conch and one of the main sea turtle nesting areas in Cozumel.
Attractions
Cozumel dwarf raccoon and endemic birds. The lagoon systems, microatolls and its sandy beaches.
Representative species of PA
Cozumel Island Raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus), Queen Conch (Lobatus gigas), Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia ...
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Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Cozumel Island Raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus), Queen Conch (Lobatus gigas), Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Cozumel Emerald (Chlorostilbon forficatus), American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia rufivertex), Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata), Turtle Grass (Thalassia testudinum), Paurotis palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Do not disturb wildlife
2. Do not damage nesting sites
3. Do not litter
4. No bonfires
5. Respect trails and roads.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Do not disturb wildlife
2. Do not damage nesting sites
3. Do not litter
4. No bonfires
5. Respect trails and roads.
6. Do not bring vehicles onto the beaches.
7. Hire boats and guides authorized by CONANP.
Contact
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PA office address
1. CONANP Cozumel Offices: Inside the Marina Banco Playa (home port), Avenida Rafael E. Melgar No. 100, Km 1.5 de la zona costera norte, C.P. 77600, Cozumel, Q, Roo. 2. 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
