FEEL
Chankanaab
«Here, water is not just something to look at… it is something to feel.»
The essentials
Chankanaab is the Reef Pathway: a place on the Caribbean where natural beauty, family hospitality, community memory and memories of Cozumel come together.
- What it is
- Lagoon, beach, reef, cultural walk and services, all in one park.
- How long
- 4 hours.
- Opening hours
- Admission is from 8:00 to 16:00; the ticket office sells until 15:00, so from 15:00 to 16:00 only visitors who already have their ticket may enter. Visitors already inside may stay until 17:00: at that time no visitor should remain in the park, especially in the water.Closed on Sundays. When the park opens on a Sunday, it is announced in advance so that the tourism market knows about the opening. There is no Sunday calendar: openings depend on initiatives as they arise, so without a published announcement the answer is that the park is closed.
Live the pathway
Chankanaab Entrance Pass
Admission to Chankanaab Park and access to all its facilities.
MX$418
per personA glimpse of the pathway
The way to Chankanaab
The button shows the location. When explaining it in person, travel times by road from each terminal are about 10 minutes from Puerta Maya, about 15 from the International Pier and about 30 from Punta Langosta — excluding disembarkation, boarding and the activity itself. Approximate taxi fares in US dollars: from the International Pier or Puerta Maya, 15 for one to four people and 30 for five to eight; from Punta Langosta, 17 for one to four, 34 for five to eight and 51 for nine to twelve; from the International Pier or Puerta Maya, 45 for nine to twelve. There is no public transport to the park.
The map is served by Google: loading it tells Google about your visit. Until then, the route opens in your maps app.
Taxi · reference in USD
Approximate taxi fares in US dollars: from the International Pier or Puerta Maya, 15 for one to four people and 30 for five to eight; from Punta Langosta, 17 for one to four, 34 for five to eight and 51 for nine to twelve; from the International Pier or Puerta Maya, 45 for nine to twelve.
| Departure | People | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Puerta Maya | 1–4 | 15.00 |
| Puerta Maya | 5–8 | 30.00 |
| Puerta Maya | 9–12 | 45.00 |
| International Pier | 1–4 | 15.00 |
| International Pier | 5–8 | 30.00 |
| International Pier | 9–12 | 45.00 |
| Punta Langosta | 1–4 | 17.00 |
| Punta Langosta | 5–8 | 34.00 |
| Punta Langosta | 9–12 | 51.00 |
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What people ask most
What are your opening and closing times?
«Admission is from 8 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon, and the ticket office sells until 3. If you are already inside, you can stay until 5. The park is closed on Sundays, unless a Sunday opening is announced in advance.»
What does Chankanaab mean?
«Chankanaab means small sea. It refers to the natural lagoon inside the park.»
Why is the lagoon special?
«Because it is a very distinctive inland body of water, connected to Cozumel’s subsoil and marine environment.»
Is there a reef?
«Yes, Chankanaab is associated with a valuable reef environment. That is why it should be enjoyed with care.»
May I touch the corals?
«No. Corals are alive and delicate. You may observe and photograph them without touching them.»
What fish will I see?
«You may observe tropical fish and marine life, but it depends on the day’s natural conditions.»
Is the water always crystal clear?
«Visibility is usually very good, but it can change with the weather and the sea.»
What time is the sea lion show?
«At 10:00 and 14:30. The schedule may vary.»
Is the pre-Hispanic walk original?
«This is a cultural interpretive path, with pieces inspired by Mesoamerican heritage.»
What are the underwater sculptures?
«They are the Christ of Chankanaab and the Virgin of Chankanaab, part of the park’s identity, visible when snorkeling and diving.»
Where can I snorkel?
«I will be happy to show you the appropriate areas and explain the safety recommendations.»
