Mexico · FOOD TOURS IN COZUMEL
Good food tours in Cozumel fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet Erin or Jerry in downtown Cozumel for a three-hour food tour by air-conditioned minivan. Taste Yucatecan and Caribbean specialties at five local stops, visit a market, and finish at a bakery with aqua fresca. Groups are capped at 12, with gluten-free requests accepted in advance.
“This was nice that the tour was only my husband and I. Our tour guide Erin was able to give us an informative introduction to the food history of Cozumel.”
Spend five hours aboard a 65-foot Fury Catamaran, snorkeling at Palancar Reef, swimming among starfish at El Cielo, and relaxing at Fury Private Beach. Guides lead the reef stop, then lunch, beer, margaritas, kayaks, paddleboards, and a floating water park are included.
“The staff were amazing. The snorkeling adventure was good but too crowded getting around reef and back on boat lots of fins to the face! We were fortunate to see sea turtles baracudas and some sting rays! Would recommend this excursion.”
Ride an e-bike through Cozumel with a local guide such as Gris, Johnny, Chris, or Milton. Visit churches, parks, monuments, and a black coral workshop, then stop for three tacos at Guisados. The 12-person limit keeps the outing personal, but city traffic and older bikes require care.
“This was so much more than your typical excursion. Gris, our guide, helped to immerse us in the culture of Cozumel. She was authentic and shared so much about what it was like growing up on this small island. The stops along the way were fantastic and the tacos were 10/10! We also wanted to go to a beach after we were done with our tour and she gave the best recommendation. We felt safe at all times and loved learning and seeing so much of this island that we’ve been to so many times, but never in this way. It was only a 10 minute cab ride from the…”
Tour Cozumel with a private driver-guide such as Sergio, Gerry, Alex, or Antonio. Visit a Maya chocolate factory, taste tequila, explore San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and relax at Palancar Beach. The schedule can often shift to suit your group, though ruin admission and lunch cost extra.
“Jerry did a wonderful job of making sure we made the most of our day with him. The vehicle was clean, cool and well supplied with drinks. We will definitely book with you again.”
Meet Erin or another English or Spanish-speaking guide at MEGA, then ride between family-run eateries, a local market, and a bakery. You will sample street food and Yucatecan cooking, with food, drinks, transport, and dietary adjustments included.
“Geraldo was amazing- this is a Must-Do activity while in Cozumel. Authentic Mexican food, great guide and supporting small family businesses- not to mention the food was incredible!!! Highly recommend this tour!!!”
Reef, ruin, market or agave field.
