Open cenote · Cozumel
Chankanaab Lagoon
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Cozumel
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Chankanaab is a beach park on Cozumel built around a natural lagoon linked to the sea by underground tunnels. The lagoon is a protected viewing area; snorkeling is in the sea.
Chankanaab Lagoon is one of the best cenotes in Cozumel in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Chankanaab Lagoon
- Lagoon viewing
- Sea snorkeling
- Beach
Highlights
- Natural lagoon linked to the sea
- Beach park facilities
How to get to Chankanaab Lagoon
Location: West coast of Cozumel, south of San Miguel.
Taxi from San Miguel or the cruise piers, about 10 minutes.
Chankanaab Lagoon entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Chankanaab Lagoon yet. Ask at the Cozumel entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Chankanaab Lagoon opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Chankanaab Lagoon?
Approximate driving times to the Cozumel cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- San Miguel (Cozumel) to Chankanaab Lagoon: 20–30 min
- Playa del Carmen to Chankanaab Lagoon: 45 min ferry + drive
- Cancún to Chankanaab Lagoon: about 2 h with ferry
Plan your visit to Chankanaab Lagoon
- Time needed: 1–2 hours at the cenote, more if you combine it with nearby cenotes.
- Best time to go: Early morning (before about 10 am) for calm water and fewer people; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Packing: see what to bring to a cenote.
Is Chankanaab Lagoon worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for families, snorkeling from the beach. At Chankanaab Lagoon you can do: lagoon viewing, sea snorkeling, beach.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Swimming in the lagoon itself is not allowed (reported).
- Use reef-safe sunscreen.
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Chankanaab Lagoon FAQs
Can you swim in the Chankanaab lagoon?
No, the lagoon is protected; swim and snorkel in the sea at the park.
Where is Chankanaab Lagoon?
Chankanaab Lagoon is near Cozumel. West coast of Cozumel, south of San Miguel.
What type of cenote is Chankanaab Lagoon?
Chankanaab Lagoon is an open cenote. Chankanaab is a beach park on Cozumel built around a natural lagoon linked to the sea by underground tunnels.
What can you do at Chankanaab Lagoon?
Popular activities at Chankanaab Lagoon: lagoon viewing, sea snorkeling, beach.