Things To Do
Guido's
Italian food done right. Fantastic pizza and pasta. Order the sangria, the big pitcher, trust us here. Must sit in the garden and get the garlic bread. This is Karina and Will's #1 place on the island, and if you let them, they'd eat every meal here. The Italian food is superb as well!
Los Palmeras
A lively Cozumel favorite known for seafood, cold drinks, and open-air dining under the palms. It’s the kind of iconic place where stories are made — like when Karina's father, Ralph, once crammed a mariachi band into the back of a Jeep and drove home singing with a pitcher of sangria.
Crazy King Burrito
In the old downtown area, not on the main street. Great burritos to break up resort food, but not the easiest to get to. CASH ONLY
Casa Mission
Classic Mexican food and perfect for big groups.
K’ooben Laab
For those craving pasta with personality, K’ooben Laab delivers rustic charm, fresh flavors, and warm hospitality.
Woody's Bar & Grill
Downtown bar scene. Fun for drinks and hanging out, often with live music (talent varies).
Sunset
Huge, shareable nachos, solid drinks, and a great vibe. Watch scuba divers come and go as you eat. Perfect sunset spot, right down the road from Casa del Mar. Live music some nights. Please request the rendention of Tennessee Whisky if live music is present. Just for funsies.
Coconuts
A bit of a drive and cash only. You can take a taxi but it’s going to cost $$$$. If you are exploring the wild side of the island, this is a must stop for the views and the fun. The food is fine, but you’re here for the view, the drinks, and exploring the wild side of the island.
Jade Cavern Cenote Excursion
Tucked into the jungle, Jade Cavern is Cozumel’s quirky cenote. It’s not the prettiest one in Mexico (the Playa cenotes get that crown), but it’s a fun little adventure. The water is safe to swim in, though it can have a bit of a sulfur smell—totally normal for cenotes. Keep an eye out for the resident bats that hang out above the cavern, and if you’re brave, try the cliff jump into the cool water below. It’s part swim, part thrill ride, part bat cave.
Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio
San Gervasio was once the island’s spiritual hot spot. The Mayans came here to honor Ix Chel, the goddess of childbirth, fertility, medicine, and weaving—and for women, making the trip at least once was basically a lifelong bucket list item. Today, you can wander through the stone temples and shaded jungle paths, imagining the ceremonies that once took place here. It’s not as grand as Chichén Itzá, but it’s a neat way to trade the beach towel for a little history (and maybe spot an iguana or two along the way).
Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
This is Cozumel’s ultimate nature park—part beach day, part safari. You can climb a lighthouse for island views, take a boat ride through crocodile-filled lagoons (don’t worry, from a safe distance), and spot iguanas the size of small dogs. There are also quiet beaches and snorkeling right off the shore. Bring sunscreen and your sense of adventure.
ATV Jungle Tours
If you like a little dust in your teeth and wind in your hair, ATV tours are a blast. You’ll bounce through jungle trails, hit hidden ruins, and sometimes even roll up to a cenote for a dip. No off-roading experience required…just a willingness to get dirty and laugh while doing it.
Mayan Steam Lodge (Temazcal)
For something totally different, try a traditional Mayan steam lodge. It’s hot, sweaty, and spiritual all at once. You’ll sit in a stone hut while herbs and steam work their magic, then cool off with a plunge into fresh water. Expect to walk out feeling both wrung out and reset, like a cultural spa day with a Mayan twist. (We haven’t done this…so let us know how it is).