Chankanaab Park, Cozumel

Located at km 9 on the ocean side road in Cozumel’s Island, is the largest monument to nature in Cozumel; it is also as a National Park and an area for shelter, refuge and protection for flora and marine fauna on the western coast of Cozumel Island.

Visiting Chankanaab means adventure, fun, tranquility and safety in just one place. While visiting Chankanaab one becomes part of a conservation area, which offers a swimming area, or if you wish, you can plunge into the underwater world and enjoy Christ and Virgin sculptures. You can also enjoy a variety of food at any of the restaurants.

Chankanaab Park engulfs in its lagoon the ancestral mystery which was at one time was occupied by Mayan settlements, or maybe it was refuge for pirates who where looking for supply areas, or where hiding places for cherished treasures. The word Chankanaab comes from the Mayan language; Chan (small) Kanaab (sea or ocean) making reference to the natural formation located in the interior of the Park.

For visitor’s comfort, Chankanaab offers customer service, as well as special sand wheel chairs, bathrooms for the handicapped, as well as showers, lockers and a volleyball beach court area.

At Chankanaab you can find shops to rent snorkel and scuba equipment, hammock’s area for relaxation, children’s playground, or a beach area to enjoy the soft sand and pristine ocean. You are welcomed to participate in the adventure through Chankanaab, treasure and patrimony of all the inhabitants of Cozumel. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Normal fee 16 usd Children (3-11 years) 8 usd.

Included in park admission:

• Hammocks
• Beautiful Beach
• Snorkeling from the Beach
• Children's Playground
• Sand Wheelchairs
• Beach Volleyball Court
• Showers
• Tranquil Lagoon
• Mayan Ruins
• Underwater Statues
• Umbrellas
• Beach Chairs
• Lifeguards
• Space to Watch Dolphins 

Available inside the park at Extra Cost:

• Snorkeling Equipment
• Scuba Diving
• Taxi Service
• Snuba
• Bars and Restaurants
• Beach Boutique
• Towels
• Sea Trek
• Drug Store
• Ice Cream Parlor
• Lockers
• Swim With Dolphins