Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Facts and practical information
The Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park is off the coast of the island of Cozumel in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The Cozumel reef system is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second largest coral reef system in the world. Even though almost the entire island of Cozumel is surrounded by coral reefs, the park only encompasses the reefs on the south side of the island. It begins just south of the International Pier and continues down and around Punta Sur and up just a small portion of the east side of the island. The park contains both shallow and mesophotic coral reefs and extends to the 100 m depth isobar. ()
Quintana Roo
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered species in the Cheloniidae family, is the only extant member of the Eretmochelys genus. These turtles are distributed globally, with populations in both the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Reptiles
Lobatus gigas
The queen conch, scientifically known as Aliger gigas, is a large, edible sea snail indigenous to the Caribbean Sea and the tropical northwestern Atlantic. As a member of the Strombidae family, these snails can grow up to 35.2 centimeters in length.
Snails
Splendid toadfish
The splendid toadfish, also known as the coral toadfish or the Cozumel splendid toadfish, is a captivating species endemic to the waters surrounding Cozumel Island. Typically, these fish dwell beneath coral outcroppings, and their dens can often be identified by...
Fish
Loggerhead
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a remarkable marine species within the family Cheloniidae. Renowned for its substantial size, it ranks as the largest hard-shelled turtle, with adult individuals typically weighing around 135 kg (about 300 lbs)...
Reptiles
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Punta Sur.
Quintana Roo