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kathyjohanna
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Parque Punta Sur

  • July 26, 2007
  • Rated 2 of 5 by kathyjohanna from Stratford, Wisconsin
Parque Punta Sur

Punta Sur Ecological Reserve is a large area that encompasses the entire southern tip Cozumel Island. The area is a ecological reserve but it feels like a park. When entering the park you see a few small Mayan Ruins and a lagoon with crocodiles and a lookout tower. Farther down the road you’ll come to the lighthouse which you can climb for a spectacular view. You’re required to park near the lighthouse (unless you’re on a special tour from the city of Cozumel). From the lighthouse you can take an informative wagon ride past some mangroves to a beautiful beach. At the beach you can relax in a hammock or under an umbrella (no extra cost). Or you can rent snorkel gear and venture out to the reef.

Being we live in the Midwest, we aren’t accustom to swimming in the ocean. We were told life jackets weren’t required. I did decide to wear life jackets and I believe it saved my life. The undertow was so strong and swimming was a real struggle. I didn’t even make it out to the reef before I decided to head back to solid ground. Once back on the beach I returned my life jacket and when speaking with the man renting equipment, I learned that the beach was one step from being red-flagged (or closed).

Overall, this was the biggest disappointment of the trip. Without a question the beach is prefect and the view is breathtaking, but I was eager to see the reef and some sea turtles and this experience feel far short.

To get there you need to rent a car and admission is $15 a person.

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