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Punta Sur
«Here, nature sets the course.»
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
- Laguna Colombia State Ecological Park — that is its official name; commercially, Punta Sur Ecotourism Park is used —: lighthouse, lagoons, mangroves, beach, wildlife, museum, geotrail and an archaeological vestige.
- How long
- 6 hours.
- Opening hours
- Admission is from 9:00 to 16:00. No one may enter after 16:00. Visitors already inside may stay until 17:00 in the Navigation Museum and the Lighthouse area.Closed on Sundays; when the park opens on a Sunday, it is announced in advance, and there is no calendar: openings depend on initiatives as they arise. When the park opens on a Sunday, the lighthouse and the Navigation Museum open too: there is no day when the park is open and they are closed.
Live the pathway
Adult Admission 13+
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
The way to Punta Sur
The button shows the location. When explaining it in person: approximately 40 minutes from the pier area, depending on traffic. There is no public transport to the park: visitors arrive in their own vehicle or by taxi. As a reference, a taxi for up to four people costs around 200 US dollars, including waiting time and the journey through the main park areas — that is why the fare is high: the taxi stays during the visit. This is not a Foundation fare: ask the taxi driver and agree on the price before boarding.
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
As a reference, a taxi for up to four people costs around 200 US dollars, including waiting time and the journey through the main park areas — that is why the fare is high: the taxi stays during the visit. This is not a Foundation fare: ask the taxi driver and agree on the price before boarding.
| 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.»
