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Chankanaab National Marine Park

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Costera Sur Highway, Km 9.5, Cozumel, Mexico 77600
Description: Teeming with sandy beaches, diverse sea life, and lush vegetation, Chankanaab National Park draws in many vacationers for its natural beauty. The park offers hundreds of fun things to do- and is dedicated to being one of...Read More
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Dolphin encounter Photo - Chankanaab National Marine Park, Cozumel, Mexico

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HAS POTENTIAL TO BE SO MUCH BETTER...

by Eileenqm

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

January 31, 2011

My husband and I spent a glorious 2 & 1/2 hrs. snorkelling yesterday at Chankanaab. We arrived at 9:30 a.m. to a completely empty park and were greeted by a reservations clerk who barely spoke English and who had no enthusiasm at all for her ...Read more
Best Experience on Entire Trip

by joygant

Millville, New Jersey

April 1, 2010

Chankanaab is fabulous. The children's "pool" (really a saltwater lagoon) offers an incredible opportunity for kids and inexperienced adults to snorkle and view beautiful fish, aquatic plants, sea urchins, crabs and hermit crabs. The water maxes ...Read more
WOW Beautiful

by Carol65

Milton, Ontario

February 14, 2008

We spent the morning at Chankanaab in Jan. We made a stop here from our cruise on Carnival Inspiration. This is a beautiful place. We did some snorkeling, relaxed on the beach and even though we didn't participate in the Dolphin encounter we did ...Read more
Chankanaab Park
Chankanaab Park

by Stasi

Wernersville, Pennsylvania

April 9, 2007

Best of IgoUgo Chankanaab Park was a wonderful day trip on our Western Caribbean cruise. We decided you only live once and to shell out the cash to meet the dolphins. We paid $100 per person for entrance to the park and the dolphin encounter. I believe admission ...Read more

From journal Dolphin Encounter in Cozumel

Chankanaab Beach

by ksosne

Everett, Washington

October 20, 2006

Beautiful beach! Covered chairs and hammocks, snorkeling, and more! This is the best place for relaxing and seeing the tropical fish and reefs! It does cost $15 per person to get in, but it is well worth it. There are changing rooms and showers, ...Read more

From journal Western Caribbean Cruise via Princess Cruises

Chankanaab Park
Chankanaab Park

by rickhowe

Darlington, Maryland

March 20, 2006

Best of IgoUgo Chankanaab Park is a Wonderful Experience. Our kids did the full Royal Dolphin Swim, and loved it. And now they allow parents (or whomever) to stand topside (along the walkway) and take pictures and videos, so you're not locked in to buying their ...Read more

From journal Rick's Guide to New Year's in Cozumel

Chankanaab Park
Chankanaab Park

by berky

Nepean, Ontario

April 30, 2005

Best of IgoUgo Although most cruise ships offer shore excursions to Chankanaab, it is cheaper and just as easy to get there on your own. In fact, if you are really brave and it is not terribly hot, you could actually walk the distance if you are docked at the ...Read more

From journal Western Caribbean on the Zaandam

Snorkeling

by Marnie

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

March 18, 2005

This is a beautiful park for snorkeling. Beach chairs, shops, dining, drinks, lagoon, exotic birds, Mayan architecture, etc., are all available. Water is crystal-clear! Many colorful fish, not a lot of coral. There is a float to swim/snorkel to ...Read more

From journal A Week in Cozumel at the Melia Cozumel

Swimming with Sea Lions at Chankanaab
Swimming with Sea Lions at Chankanaab

by axxiz_mutatiz

MEXICO CITY, Mexico

November 8, 2004

Believe it or not, we swam with a sea lion! Her name was Nena, and she is the loveliest and sweetest sea lion in this world. Don't call her "seal". The difference between a seal and a sea lion is that sea lions have ears, and they are able to stand ...Read more

From journal Cozumel, a gorgeous spot in the Mexican Riviera

Chankanaab, a beautiful spot in the Mayan Riviera
Chankanaab, a beautiful spot in the Mayan Riviera

by axxiz_mutatiz

MEXICO CITY, Mexico

November 8, 2004

Chankanaab is the only ecological park on the island, THE place to visit if you go to Cozumel. Bring your snorkels and get ready for a lot of fun. Besides all of the beautiful fish, there is a Spanish cannon, a Mayan sculpture, and some other ...Read more

From journal Cozumel, a gorgeous spot in the Mexican Riviera