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5 Best Cozumel Snorkeling Spots

Sea view from Cozumel (photo: Devin H)

Cozumel is one of the most popular destinations in Mexico for snorkeling and scuba diving, both of which will introduce you to an incredible underwater world.

San Miguel de Cozumel, better known as Cozumel, offers a beautiful coastline and ideal island geography for snorkeling and other fun activities.

To begin, look for tour operators that can provide sustainable tours and a fantastic travel itinerary to help you get the best experience. Here are five Cozumel snorkeling spots to consider.

Snorkeling in Cozumel

Sea view from Cozumel (photo: Devin H)
Sea view from Cozumel (photo: Devin H)

1. Palancar Reef

With majestic coral formations and excellent snorkeling conditions, Palancar Reef is one of Cozumel’s top spots for snorkeling.

Located on the island’s southwest side, snorkelers and scuba divers can explore the vast ocean area beneath.

You can explore spiny lobster, angelfish, barracuda, crabs, sea turtles, and plenty of marine life here.

The crystal clear water provides excellent visibility for snorkelers and scuba divers, making it a perfect location for underwater sports activities. 

A yacht and swimmers off El Cielo beach, an excellent Cozumel snorkeling spot in Mexico. (photo: Fernando Jorge)
A yacht and swimmers off El Cielo (photo: Fernando Jorge)

2. El Cielo

Another excellent destination for snorkeling in Cozumel is El Cielo, a scenic white beach on the island’s southwest coast. The only way to reach El Cielo Cozumel is via boat.

El Cielo is located close to the Colombia Reef and provides excellent snorkeling. Unlike other locations, El Cielo features a white sandy bottom home to countless starfishes.

While enjoying these waters, it’s important not to disturb the starfish. Please don’t pick them up, move them, or take them out of the water for pictures, as they are delicate creatures.

Apart from the starfish, you can also find grey southern sting rays and trunkfish cruising around these waters. 

3. Paradise Reef

If you’re relatively new to snorkeling, consider exploring Paradise Reef, south of San Miguel.

Paradise Reef is inside a protected national marine park so you can find great snorkeling options there.

The best part about this reef is that it is shallow and divided into two sections that are parallel to each other.

This also provides gentle currents, which are ideal for those who are new to snorkeling. You can get some gorgeous shots of the marine life in Paradise Reef.

A brown pufferfish in a reef off  Cozumel (photo: Vlad Tchompalov)
A brown pufferfish in Cozumel (photo: Vlad Tchompalov)

4. Villa Blanca Reef

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