Punta Sur

Name: Punta Sur
Address: 77403 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Isla Mujeres Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres, MX

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Punta Sur, also called Punta Celaráin, is the headland at Cozumel Island’s southernmost point in Quintana Roo, Mexico, within Punta Sur National Park, near Isla Mujeres.

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Punta Sur — Stone cairn overlooking the rocky shore and turquoise sea

Punta Sur — Low coastal cliffs and grassland beside the open sea

Punta Sur — Dark rock outcrops rising from a shallow coastal shelf

Punta Sur — Rocky shoreline and clear turquoise water seen from above

Punta Sur — Pale limestone coast beside shallow reefs and blue water

Punta Sur — Waves breaking along the rocky point beneath an open sky

Punta Sur — Stone sea wall and rocky coast beside clear water

Punta Sur — Rock passage and bright blue railing beside the sea

Punta Sur — White lighthouse tower beneath a clear blue sky

Punta Sur — Paved path through Punta Sur's coastal park and sculptures

Punta Sur — Wooden sculpture standing among low coastal plants

Why go

Punta Sur National Park protects beaches, lagoons, low forest, mangroves and coral reef.
Observation towers beside Columbia Lagoon let visitors watch wildlife.

Don't miss

Celarain lighthouse nautical museumThe lighthouse service building houses a nautical museum about local history.At Punta Celarain, on Cozumel’s southern tip.
CaracolA Maya building stands just northeast of the lighthouse.Just northeast of the Celarain lighthouse.
Guided boat trip on Colombia LagoonIncluded with Punta Sur Park admission; the trip includes birdwatching, sightseeing and crocodile viewing.Colombia Lagoon.
Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat)An offshore scuba diving area.Offshore from Punta Sur.
Papito's Beach Club Restaurant and Bar and Punta Sur Beach ClubTwo beach clubs are located at the end of the dirt road.At the end of the dirt road.

Know before you go Tips for your visit

Know before you go

Some sandy beaches are protected nesting sites for sea turtles.
Controlled entry to the area is permitted by vehicle.

Tips for your visit

Guided excursions are another way to visit Punta Sur.

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The protected area covers about one square kilometre.
Punta Sur (Cozumel) - Wikipedia
The reef system is part of Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park.
Punta Sur - Wikipedia
Observation towers at some lagoons support research into local species.
Punta Sur (Cozumel) - Wikipedia

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History

Post-classic periodCaracol was a Maya temple dedicated to Ixchel. Stories that it warned of hurricanes or signalled the mainland are legends.

How to get there

CarOff-road vehicles can reach the area along the dirt road.

Sources: Punta Sur - Wikipedia · Punta Sur (Cozumel) - Wikipedia · Punta Sur - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where

77403 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Isla Mujeres Yucatan Peninsula

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Questions and answers

Where is Punta Sur in relation to Punta Molas?

They mark opposite ends of Cozumel: Punta Sur is at the southern tip and Punta Molas at the northeast end.

What are Punta Sur’s opening hours?

Punta Sur is open 24 hours every day.

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