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To discover the beauty found below the water, head to Palancar Reef
(off the west coast of the island) to snorkel. “Amazing marine life here!” says Courtney on TripAdvisor.com. “We saw giant lobsters, stingrays and numerous turtles.”
After toweling off, head to the San Gervasio Mayan archeological site, home to the ruins of an ancient village and temple. “Our guide took us around to many of the archaeological areas and explained what they were, what they would have looked like and how they were used,” says KeepRocks on TripAdvisor.com. “It was very
interesting and picturesque. The ruins are actually beautiful!”
End your day with a stroll through downtown San Miguel, the island’s largest city. There, you can shop for crafts, enjoy treats like mango on a stick and admire the stunning sunset.
Cozumel
Don’t miss: Cooking Class
Learn about authentic Mexican cooking ($98 per person), taught by local Cozumel resident Josefina. You’ll visit Cozumel’s local market to shop for ingredients before learning how to prepare some of her family’s best recipes. You’ll also receive a copy of Josefina’s e-cookbook with more than 60 of her original recipes and enjoy a number of drinks during the experience.
Great day trip:
Playa del Carmen
Hop on the ferry ($11 per adult, $6 per child) for the 45-minute ride to this beautiful region of Riviera Maya. There, you’ll have a chance to unwind on a picturesque beach, explore Xcaret Park and visit shops and dine on La Quinta Avenida.