El Cedral, Quintana Roo: a town near Cozumel

Town 15 km southwest of Cozumel

The village where Cozumel was resettled in 1848; its Santa Cruz fair, around May 3, is the island's biggest traditional festival.

Getting there

15 km southwest of Cozumel

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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El Cedral shares the climate of Cozumel, 15 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, May.

El Cedral is an easy trip from Cozumel, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

San Gervasio · Archaeological site · 8 km away
Cozumel's main Maya site, a pilgrimage center for the goddess Ixchel, with small temples linked by white roads in the forest.
Chankanaab · Nature reserve · 9 km away
A park on the west coast with a reef for easy snorkeling from shore, a lagoon linked to the sea, and botanical gardens.
Chen Río · Beach · 13 km away
A sheltered cove on the wild east coast, where rocks calm the open sea enough to swim; a good stop on a drive around the island.
Palancar Reef · Nature reserve · 17 km away
Cozumel's most famous reef, off the island's southwest coast: coral towers, tunnels and drop-offs for divers and snorkelers.
Punta Sur · Nature reserve · 25 km away
An eco park at the island's southern tip: the Celarain lighthouse, a lagoon with crocodiles and birds, and quiet beaches with reef.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.