From $89.99Punta Sur Eco Park
What it is
Punta Sur Eco Park is the protected reserve covering Cozumel's wild southern tip, a contrast to the busy west coast beach clubs. Inside its boundaries sit the Celarain lighthouse, a crocodile lagoon best seen from observation towers, a stretch of quiet Caribbean beach and a small Maya structure thought to have served as a navigational marker. Mangroves and dunes shelter birds, iguanas and the namesake crocodiles, while the reef just offshore draws snorkellers to calm, clear water away from the crowds.
How to visit
Punta Sur is far enough south that most travellers reach it on a jeep or buggy tour that bundles transport, park entry and a guide, often with a snorkel stop and beach time. Climb the lighthouse for views over the reef and lagoon, watch for crocodiles from the towers, and bring water and sun cover as shade is limited. Combining Punta Sur with a Cozumel highlights tour is the efficient way to see the wild south without renting your own vehicle.
Hours & practical info
Open daily, roughly 9am to 4pm. Entry by ticket, often bundled into jeep and buggy tours.
Insider tips
- ✓ Reach Punta Sur on a jeep or buggy tour that bundles entry and transport.
- ✓ Climb the Celarain lighthouse for the best reef and lagoon views.
- ✓ Bring water and sun cover, shade is limited across the reserve.
Tours featuring Punta Sur Eco Park
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you visit Punta Sur in Cozumel?
- Most travellers reach Punta Sur on a jeep or buggy tour that includes park entry, transport and a guide, often with a snorkel stop and beach time on the way.
- What is there to see at Punta Sur Eco Park?
- The Celarain lighthouse, a crocodile lagoon with observation towers, a quiet Caribbean beach, a small Maya structure and a reef for snorkelling.