The 8 Food & Drink Days in Cozumel That Earn Their Price

1.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Meet Erin, Jerry, or another Cozumel Chef guide downtown for a three-hour food tour through local eateries, a market, and a bakery. Taste cochinita, seafood tacos, sopa de lima, fried fish, pastries, and regional drinks while learning how Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean cooking shape Cozumel’s table.

“Know where you are meeting. The GPS address did not line up with the actual meeting place (inside a shopping mall). The food was fantastic. I could have skipped the market visit.”

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2.Cozumel: El Cielo, Palancar Reef, and Beach Party with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 257 reviews · from $97

Spend five hours aboard a 65-foot Fury catamaran, snorkeling Palancar Reef and swimming at El Cielo’s starfish sandbar before lunch at Fury Private Beach. You’ll get guided snorkeling, a snorkel pipe to keep, kayaks, paddleboards, a floating water park, and drinks served after snorkeling.

“This was an incredible activity. From the time we arrived to the return was completely awesome! The staff are incredible and each stop was lovely. It was great to have a snorkel guide in the water. I was nervous because I thought it would be a non-stop party vibe but it turned out to be quite family friendly. The entire catamaran had a hard metal deck so I wish there was a net or some place more comfortable for laying out in the sun. I also would’ve loved more time at the beach club but I’m grateful for the time we had at each spot.”

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3.E-Bike City Tour though Cozumel & Taco Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an e-bike through Cozumel with a local guide, stopping at San Miguel Church, Cozumel Park, island monuments, a beach, and Corpus Christi Cathedral. The $75 tour includes a helmet, vest, water, three tacos, and an ice cream tasting, with groups capped at 12.

“It was great! Our tour guides went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, they included some very exciting stops on the way. Highly recommend this to anyone!”

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4.Private Tour: 5-Hour Cozumel Sightseeing with Private Driver and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five flexible hours with a private driver-guide such as Sergio, Gerry, Alex, or Antonio. See Cozumel’s sights, taste Maya-style chocolate and tequila, visit San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and relax at Palancar Beach. Ruins admission, meals, drinks, and a ruins guide cost extra.

“This was a family tour for us. Jerry met us just outside the pier at the end of the covered area past the taxi lines. He was wearing a yellow cap as expected. He introduced himself to all of us, then told us where to go so he could get his van and pick us up. Next thing we knew, we were off for a drive around the city to see the sights, monuments, etc. The van was roomy for us 7. There were 4 seats we didn’t even use. He let us hop out of the van at a Catholic Church to appreciate it more closely, about 10 minutes.…”

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5.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Private Boat + Food + Drinks + Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on a private boat from San Francisco Beach Club with a captain and snorkeling guide. Visit Palancar and Colombia reefs, El Cielo’s starfish area, and El Cielito’s shallow ray-filled waters. Fresh ceviche, guacamole, fruit, beer, soft drinks, and water are included for groups of up to five.

“Really cool experience. The food was excellent. The guides were fun. I recommend the private experience.”

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6.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

At Stingray Beach, guides Wendy, Lucy, and their team lead you through the Mayan chocolate-making process, from cacao to paste and finished treat. You will make a small chocolate creation, sample seven or more Mexican chocolates, and pair them with red and white wine in an air-conditioned seaside room.

“This is one of the best excursions we have ever done on a cruise. We booked it directly with Viator. Lots of fun and very knowledgeable guides. Both the wine and the chocolates were great. Highly recommended”

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7.SkyReef Cozumel Snorkel & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about 4 to 6 hours at Skyreef Beach Club, snorkeling from shore near Cozumel’s reef park, then relaxing with a welcome drink, food, a short massage, and tequila tasting. Snorkel gear, chairs, and umbrellas are included. Ask for Enrique or Miguel if available.

“The weather was really rough so couldn’t snorkel by had a good time with tequila tasting and a few beers”

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8.Power Snorkel by Sea Scooter & Flavored Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet guides such as Adolfo or Memo at La Monina Restaurant for a small-group sea scooter snorkel. Afterward, learn about tequila, taste homemade flavors, sample chocolate and salsas, and enjoy a local meal. The route may change with currents or jellyfish.

“This was truly a unique and FUN excursion. We were cruising with MSC and the port we arrived at required a short trip by taxi - which we found very easy to use and was well priced ($8 for two people). There was just my husband and I and one other couple so this was truly a boutique experience where we felt like we got plenty of attention and experience from our guides. Memo and Adolfo truly are professional and work together for your safety and enjoyment. The equipment was clean, in great shape, and we got to swim out very far to see the ship ruins, dock that had…”

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