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Natural park · Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Parque Punta Sur
Reserve on the southern tip of Cozumel, featuring the Celarain lighthouse, the Colombia lagoon with crocodiles and birds, open-sea beaches and a small Mayan structure, El Caracol.
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About Parque Punta Sur
Punta Sur Park occupies the southern tip of Cozumel, an area of mangroves, lagoons, dunes and open-sea beaches managed as an ecological reserve. The entrance is via the coastal road, about 30 km from San Miguel, and inside the park you drive on a dirt road with stops.
The Celarain lighthouse, atop a dune, has a small navigation museum and a staircase to the top, from where you can see the island's tip, the open sea and the Colombia lagoon. In the lagoon, wooden viewing platforms allow observation of crocodiles, herons, cormorants and other birds. Near the lighthouse is El Caracol, a small Mayan structure with openings that, according to studies, whistled with the wind and may have served as a storm warning.
The park's beaches have white sand and nearby reefs for snorkeling, when the sea conditions allow. Between May and September, sea turtles usually nest on these beaches, and some areas are closed to protect them.
The park charges a separate entrance fee and has a snack bar and restrooms near the beach.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
During the day, because the park closes in the late afternoon. On very windy days the sea becomes rough and snorkeling is not possible.
How to get there
It is at the southern end of Cozumel's coastal road, about 30 km from San Miguel. You can get there by car, scooter or taxi; inside the park there is transport to the beach.
Tip
Bring insect repellent for the lagoon viewing platforms. The crocodiles are wild: stay on the boardwalks and do not approach the lagoon water.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Punta Sur
What can you see in Punta Sur Park?
The Celarain lighthouse, the Colombia lagoon with crocodiles and birds, open-sea beaches and the small Mayan structure El Caracol.
Can you climb the Punta Sur lighthouse?
Yes. The Celarain lighthouse has a staircase to the top and a small navigation museum.
Can you snorkel in Punta Sur?
On calm-sea days, yes, at the reefs near the park's beaches. With strong winds the sea becomes rough.