EXPLORE
Punta Sur
«Here, nature sets the path.»
The essentials
Punta Sur is the Nature Pathway of Cozumel Parks: a place where the island reveals its natural landscape, biodiversity, coastal history, maritime memory and commitment to conservation.
- What it is
- Punta Sur Ecotourism Park (Laguna Colombia State Ecological Park): lighthouse, lagoons, mangroves, beach, wildlife, museum, geotrail and an archaeological vestige.
- Suggested visit time
- 6 hours.
- Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday. Admission from 9:00 to 16:00; no one may enter after 16:00. You can stay until 17:00 in the Navigation Museum and the Lighthouse area.Closed on Sundays, unless an opening is announced on this site. When it opens on a Sunday, the lighthouse and the Navigation Museum open too.
- Before you go
- The Crocodile Tower is under repair: you can visit it, but its observation circuit is not complete.
Live the pathway
Punta Sur Ticket
Punta Sur is living nature: lighthouse, lagoon, mangroves, beach, wildlife and coastal history. Here, visitors discover one of the most authentic and natural parts of Cozumel.
MX$323
per personA glimpse of the pathway
Getting here
The button shows the location. From the pier area, approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic. There is no public transport to the park. Because of its size, we recommend exploring Punta Sur in your own or a rented vehicle. You can also look into taxi options on the island.
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
Because of its size, we recommend exploring Punta Sur in your own or a rented vehicle. If you travel by taxi, bear in mind that it stays during the visit.
| Departure | People | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise terminal area | 1–4 | 200.00 |
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What people ask most
What are your opening and closing times?
Admission is from 9 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon — after 4 no one is allowed in. If you are already inside, the Navigation Museum and the Lighthouse area stay open until 5. The park is closed on Sundays, unless a Sunday opening is announced in advance.
Until what time may I climb the lighthouse or enter the Navigation Museum?
On days when the park opens, from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. Please note that park admission closes at 4: no one may enter after that time, and only visitors already inside may climb the lighthouse.
What is Punta Sur?
The ecotourism park and the Nature Pathway of Cozumel Parks.
What can I see here?
Punta Celarain Lighthouse, beach, lagoon, mangroves, wildlife, birds, crocodiles, the Navigation Museum, the geotrail and El Caracol.
Are there crocodiles?
Yes, there are crocodiles. They live here in the wild — please keep your distance and follow the staff's directions.
Why are mangroves important?
The mangrove protects the coast, shelters wildlife and captures carbon. It is not just brush.
What is Punta Celarain Lighthouse?
A symbol of orientation, landscape and Cozumel’s historic relationship with the sea.
What is the Navigation Museum?
A space in the former lighthouse keeper’s house, about the evolution of navigation and lighthouses.
What is the geotrail?
An interpretive experience for walking, observing wildlife and learning with a low impact.
What is El Caracol?
A Maya archaeological vestige. It is named for the shells embedded in its structure and is considered a predecessor of the first lighthouses.
What time does the “El Tatich” boat trip depart?
At 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 in the afternoon.
