There are actually three different pier locations.

Punta Langosta is located right downtown and after leaving the ship and walking towards the city down the dock, you will go over an overpass into a shopping mall. You are right in the heart of downtown Cozumel.

The International Pier is about a 10-minute taxi ride south of town (you can walk it in about 30 minutes right along the coast line, but if it is hot, take a taxi.) If the lines are really long just get out of the taxi line and walk out the exit of the pier to the street - turn left and walk toward the El Cid La Ceiba Hotel. There are taxis coming from town trying to get into the pier and they are thrilled to get a fare without having to get in the long line of cars at the pier.

The third pier (Puerto Maya) is just beyond the International Pier and has the same dynamics.

Finally, when there are too many ships in port, some ships will anchor outside and tender into the Punta Langosta pier.

Most Carnival cruise line companies dock at Puerto Maya.

Printable map to take along on your cruise.

Cruise calendar for this port.

Watch a destination video.

Most visitors travel to Cozumel to see what is underwater. While there are quite a few beach clubs that offer snorkeling, the main attractions are the reefs offshore and the multitude of dive shops ready to take you there. The main town and dive operations are on the west side of the island, but if you rent a Beetle or scooter then the east side of the island is the place to go. The east side of the island is mostly undeveloped, but there are beautiful beaches, big waves, and rocky outcrops over the ocean. If the waves are sufficient you can find a few small blow holes. You will also find a restaurant on the beach every few kilometers. List of beaches.

Rent a car from any of the well known firms. You will find them near the cruise ship docks. Since there is only one main road you will not get lost.

It pays to compare your cruise line shore excursions here.

Chankanaab National Park, (About 9km south of town), 7am - 5pm daily. The park includes a beach, restaurant, bar, changing rooms, walking trails, and a lagoon with a large iguana population. Activities include snorkeling & diving, swimming with the dolphins, scuba, and Seatrek. $2 coupon and packages available at their website. approx. $22 for adults

Most tourist oriented shopping in San Miguel is around the main plaza and its easy walking.

The currency of Mexico is the peso (MXN). The symbol for pesos is the same as for US dollars, which can be slightly confusing. Prices in dollars (in tourist areas) are labeled "US$" or sport an S with a double stroke. There are about 10 peso to 1US$.

US dollars are widely accepted in the far north and in tourist locales elsewhere.

Credit cards are not as widely accepted as in Europe or the USA. Some companies make an extra charge of around 5% on such transactions.

Currency Converter

Spanish is the main language. English is largely spoken in border cities with the United States as well as tourist destinations.

• January 1st
• February 2nd: The Candelaria Virgin Day, celebrated in many places around the country
• February 5th: Constitution Day(1917)
• February 24th: Flag Day
• March 21st: Birth of Benito Juárez (1806). 2006 was the bicentennial year.
• May 1st: Labor Day.
• May 5th: The Battle of Puebla against the French army, 19th century. (Not an official holiday)
• September 1st: Dia del Informe. Although no longer official, it is still important as it is the day in which the Mexican President addresses to the Nation of the progress his administration on a yearly basis. Every President makes six Informes
• September 16th: Independence day (from Spain - 1821).
• October 12: Discovery of America (Descubrimiento de America)
• November 2nd: Day of the dead (Not an official holiday)
• November 20th: Revolution day (1910)
• December 12th: Guadalupe Virgin Day. Unless is not official, is one of the most important Mexican Holidays
• December 25th: Christmas

Easter is widely observed nationwide, according to the yearly Catholic calendar (the first Sunday after the first full moon in Spring

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