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Getting Around

San Miguel is walkable. Taxis have fixed rates posted at the ferry dock. Renting a car or scooter is the best way to explore the island's east coast and interior. Ferries connect to Playa del Carmen every 30 minutes.
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Top Sights

diving / snorkeling

Arrecife Palancar (Palancar Reef)

Part of the Mesoamerican Reef, offering world-class drift diving with towering coral formations and abundant marine life.

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archaeology

San Gervasio Archaeological Site

The island's main Maya ruin, once a pilgrimage site dedicated to the goddess Ixchel, set in the jungle interior.

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nature / park

Parque Punta Sur (Faro Celarain)

Eco-park at the island's southern tip with a lighthouse, crocodile lagoon, and pristine snorkeling beaches.

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Museums

museum

Museo de la Isla de Cozumel

Waterfront museum covering the island's coral reef ecology, Maya history, and colonial past.

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Parks & Nature

nature / beach park

Parque Chankanaab

Family-friendly eco-park with a botanical garden, snorkeling lagoon, dolphin encounters, and beach access.

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Eat, Drink & Work

restaurant

La Cocay

Intimate courtyard restaurant serving Mediterranean-Mexican fusion with an excellent wine list.

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restaurant

Buccanos at Night

Upscale beachfront dining with fresh seafood, sushi, and cocktails in a relaxed setting.

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cafe

Cafebal

Cozy downtown coffee shop with Chiapas-roasted beans, light meals, and a chill workspace vibe.

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