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Things to see in San Miguel de Cozumel (Mexico): 26 places and when to go
San Miguel de Cozumel is a town in Mexico with around 74,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Diving (24), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 20.51, -86.95
- Population
- About 74,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- CUN Cancún, 60 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Miguel de Cozumel
The places in and around San Miguel de Cozumel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Arrecifes de Cozumel National ParkMarine protected area in the Cozumel reef system off Mexico17 km
- Bajo de MolasDive site25 km
- Barracuda ReefDive site7.6 km
- Cantarell Sand ReefDive site2.7 km
- CardonaDive site21 km
- Chankanaab ReefDive site17 km
- Chen RioDive site19 km
- Chun Chacaaab ReefDive site27 km
- El IsloteDive site28 km
- El MiradorDive site22 km
- La FrancesaDive site23 km
- Las PalamasDive site17 km
- Maracaibo ReefDive site28 km
- Palancar ReefDive site25 km
- Paraiso ReefDive site13 km
- Paso El Cedral ReefDive site23 km
- Punta DalilaDive site24 km
- Punta Sur ReefDive site26 km
- Punta Tunich WallDive site20 km
- San Frandsco ReefDive site22 km
- San Juan ReefDive site4.5 km
- Tequila Beach ClubBeaches4.0 km
- Tormentos ReefDive site18 km
- Villa Blanca WallDive site3.5 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Diving: Wreck C-53, Yucab Reef
When to go to San Miguel de Cozumel
The best time to visit San Miguel de Cozumel is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:53
- FebBest time11:19
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:28
- MayPossible12:58
- JunPossible13:14
- JulPossible13:08
- AugPossible12:42
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:00
- DecBest time10:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. In January, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Miguel de Cozumel
The nearest main airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN, Cancún), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Cancún13 places75 km
- Ticul Municipality9 places269 km
- Mérida, Yucatán16 places282 km
- Veracruz6 places976 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Miguel de Cozumel?
The best known: Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Cozumel?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46.
How do you get to San Miguel de Cozumel?
The nearest main airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Miguel de Cozumel as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Diving40 places for diving in Mexico, from Scorpion Reef to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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