Erin's Guidebook
Food scene
The best burritos of your life, made to order with fresh ingredients.
6 locals recommend
Burritos Gorditos
S/N 5a Av. Nte.The best burritos of your life, made to order with fresh ingredients.
Awesome Italian food, perfect for a romantic dinner or with a large group. Extensive wine list and beautiful garden setting.
80 locals recommend
Guido's
23 Av. Rafael E. MelgarAwesome Italian food, perfect for a romantic dinner or with a large group. Extensive wine list and beautiful garden setting.
Mister Taco
1064 Av Lic Benito JuárezGrab some tacos al pastor and a coca cola with the locals.
Oldest restaurant in Cozumel, great Mexican food and Yucatan favorites. On the square downtown.
14 locals recommend
Casa Denis
No. 132 C. 1 SurOldest restaurant in Cozumel, great Mexican food and Yucatan favorites. On the square downtown.
Pancho's Backyard
Avenida Rafael E. MelgarBeautiful setting and great food.
Sightseeing
Climb the light house and get a unique 360 degree view of the island. Mayan ruins, crocodiles, flamingos, and tons of iguanas will amaze you. Pristine white sand beaches, fantastic off shore snorkeling and boat tours of the lagoon. Plan on starting early and staying all day.
95 locals recommend
Punta Sur
Climb the light house and get a unique 360 degree view of the island. Mayan ruins, crocodiles, flamingos, and tons of iguanas will amaze you. Pristine white sand beaches, fantastic off shore snorkeling and boat tours of the lagoon. Plan on starting early and staying all day.
San Gervasio
Explore ancient Mayan ruins and learn about their culture.
No trip is complete without wandering around the downtown area. Pull up to one of the bars circling the square and people watch, or grab an ice cream and watch the water fountain show. Sunday nights there is live music and dancing.
20 locals recommend
Benito Juarez Park
58 C. 1 SurNo trip is complete without wandering around the downtown area. Pull up to one of the bars circling the square and people watch, or grab an ice cream and watch the water fountain show. Sunday nights there is live music and dancing.
After dark the park comes alive. Grab some churros or an elote and watch all of the kids having fun.
Parque Quintana Roo
Calle 13 SurAfter dark the park comes alive. Grab some churros or an elote and watch all of the kids having fun.
Beach Clubs
Beautiful grounds, easy water entrance, good snorkeling, and a pool. The service is great, and you won't find better food.
60 locals recommend
Buccanos
Beautiful grounds, easy water entrance, good snorkeling, and a pool. The service is great, and you won't find better food.
The beach club next to the resort is a favorite of locals on Sunday when they have live salsa music. Great snorkeling and swimming.
27 locals recommend
Playa Azul
Km. 4 Carretera a San JuanThe beach club next to the resort is a favorite of locals on Sunday when they have live salsa music. Great snorkeling and swimming.
Great deeper water snorkeling, stair entrance which can get slippery. Great food and service. 2x1 happy hour and live music on the weekends.
91 locals recommend
The Money Bar Beach Club
Km 6.5 Carr. Costera SurGreat deeper water snorkeling, stair entrance which can get slippery. Great food and service. 2x1 happy hour and live music on the weekends.
On the east side of the island, this is a favorite for local families. Bring some food and drinks or hang out at one of the two restaurants. Shallow water with no wave action, unlike the other beaches on the east side.
26 locals recommend
Chen Rio
On the east side of the island, this is a favorite for local families. Bring some food and drinks or hang out at one of the two restaurants. Shallow water with no wave action, unlike the other beaches on the east side.
Shopping
Fruteria el maharaja
3 Quintana Roo C-1Fresh fruit and vegetables, sandwiches, bagels, salads, fresh juices.
BodegaAurrera
S/N Av Andres Q RooSupermarket, pharmacy, department store.
THE FIVE SUNS
Calle 8 NorteSouvenirs, made in Mexico, something for everyone.