Palancar Beach Tours and Activities

Cozumel which includes swimming, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Palancar Beach which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Palancar Beach
Palancar Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Playa Palancar which includes signage


The most peaceful beach in Cozumel with excellent snorkelling and mouth-watering fish dishes – this is a treasure waiting to be discovered.

Facing into the sunset, Palancar Beach, located 20-minutes’ drive south of San Miguel, is a special place throughout the day. With space to spread out, it’s an uncrowded stretch of paradise near a huge and thriving barrier reef.

Crystal clear water and beautiful white sands, groves of palm trees on a secluded and quiet, almost private, beach – Palancar is the place to come for a rare and authentic Mexican Caribbean experience.

Fish, in and out of the sea, are the order of the day. Tropical fish dart and flash in the waters close to the beach. And on your plate, the local favourite dishes will delight your palate: ceviche, seafood marinated in citrus juice with chillies and filete al mojo de ajo, simple grilled fish with garlic.

Dip and dive with the marine life by snorkelling or kayaking from the beach, or by joining a diving trip out to the reefs. Here on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world, there’s so much to see. For the adrenaline-hungry, a paragliding excursion will take you high out over the deep blue waves.

It’d be very hard not to relax at Palancar Beach, swaying in a hammock under the palm trees or luxuriating with a beachside massage or beauty treatment. Small, tasteful market stalls sell local arts and crafts for visitors to take home as souvenirs. When it comes to the time to leave, you’ll want to take a little piece – or should that be peace – of paradise home with you.

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Top Palancar Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Km 17 782 Carretera Costera Sur, El Cedral, Cozumel, QROO
Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive
Occidental Cozumel - All Inclusive

Occidental Cozumel - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Km 16.6 Carretera Sur, El Cedral, San Francisco, Palancar, Cozumel, QROO
Occidental Cozumel - All Inclusive
Secrets Aura Cozumel - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Secrets Aura Cozumel - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Costera Sur Km 12.99, Hotel Zone, Cozumel, QROO
Secrets Aura Cozumel - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Casita Del Arco. A cozy and cheerful house, perfect to relax and enjoy nature!

Casita Del Arco. A cozy and cheerful house, perfect to relax and enjoy nature!

Cozumel
Casita Del Arco. A cozy and cheerful house, perfect to relax and enjoy nature!
Jungle House in Cenote & Mayan Ruins Area & Tree House- 2miles from the beach.

Jungle House in Cenote & Mayan Ruins Area & Tree House- 2miles from the beach.

El Cedral
Jungle House in Cenote & Mayan Ruins Area & Tree House- 2miles from the beach.
Cottage / House with Pool in the mayan jungle & tree house- 2 miles from beach.

Cottage / House with Pool in the mayan jungle & tree house- 2 miles from beach.

El Cedral
Cottage / House with Pool in the mayan jungle & tree house- 2 miles from beach.
Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Costera Sur Km 12.9, Zona Hotelera Sur, Cozumel, QROO
Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Luxury in Nature- pickleball, large Pool & Beach steps away

Luxury in Nature- pickleball, large Pool & Beach steps away

Quintana Roo
Luxury in Nature- pickleball, large Pool & Beach steps away
Three Steps Onto the Most Beautiful Beach in Cozumel

Three Steps Onto the Most Beautiful Beach in Cozumel

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Three Steps Onto the Most Beautiful Beach in Cozumel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.