Cozumel is an excellent travel destination for families with kids of all ages.  It is one of the safest destinations in Mexico, making it a popular choice for families who wish to expose their children to positive experiences of other cultures.  With kid-friendly beaches and a number of activities for every age and interest, a family vacation to Cozumel is a trip to remember.

Sunday Night Fiesta:

Look for a "happening" every Sunday night in the town square near the Catholic Church. There is festive music played at the gazebo.  Locals, tourists and children take part in dancing and greeting one another. Many of the families are dressed in their Sunday best. Churro makers, balloon sellers, grandparents, young children and babies round out the crowd!

Beach Fun:

The main thing that all families are going to want to do in Cozumel is enjoy the beach.  There are different areas and activities for kids of different ages.  Some choices to consider:

  • Chankanaab Park ( http://www.cozguide.net/chankan.html) has an area of ocean which has been carved in to a shallow children’s pool.  Kids can swim with fish here and still be safe.
  • Chankanaab Main Beach offers safe snorkeling for beginning snorkelers and is often enjoyed by teens.
  • “The Other Side of the Island” beaches face the Caribbean.  These quieter beaches are popular among families who want to get away from the other tourists and spend some time together.  Kids especially like to explore the critters in the tidepools here.
  • Playa San Francisco beach has lots of vendors and is a great lunchtime beach for families.
Other water activities:

Cozumel is one of the most popular places in the world for scuba diving.  Paradise Reef is one of the most popular diving spots.  Older kids will enjoy this area.  See http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction... .

Other activities:

Unique attributes:

Cozumel Island is only 3% developed, the rest of the island is national parks inhabited by numerous birds, iguanas and other wildlife. In the dense jungle, there are many unexploited Maya ruins hiding. Cozumel Island has a diverse population of tropical birds, lizards, coati, deer and other wildlife, along with multicolored parrots, blue warblers , white egrets and macas.
The most developed part of the island offers beaches, scuba and fishing. The island has been used as a "vacation destination" since the late '50s.