Sunset Beach

Starfish Rating of 4.5

Claim to Fame

Sunset Beach has been appropriately named; this is where you’ll find the most vibrant sunsets on Cozumel.
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Sunset Beach (click image to enlarge)
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  • Where is Sunset Beach? on the central part of the west coast of Cozumel on the Gulf of Mexico, on the north side of the cruise ship berths
  • Coordinates: latitude» 20.4809°
    longitude» -86.9729°
  • Water Type: saltwater
  • Climate: tropical
  • Development: developed areas; resort town
  • Length of Beach:
  • Type: white sand
Current Weather

25°C | 77°F

Cloudy
Wind: NE 17Kmph
Humidity: 83%
Tuesday
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30°C | 24°C
87°F | 76°F
Wednesday
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30°C | 23°C
86°F | 73°F
Thursday
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29°C | 23°C
85°F | 74°F
Friday
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31°C | 27°C
87°F | 81°F
Saturday
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30°C | 28°C
86°F | 82°F

50 Sunset Beach Attractions, Points of Interest and Landmarks located within 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) of Sunset Beach

  • Palacio Municipal » 1.9m/3km
  • La Plaza Cozumel » 2.1m/3.5km
  • Museo de la Isla de Cozumel » 2.4m/3.9km
  • Chankanaab National Park » 3m/4.8km
  • Cozumel Intl Airport CZM » 3.4m/5.6km
  • El Cedral » 6.3m/10.2km
  • Isla de Pasion » 8.4m/13.5km
  • Playa San Francisco » 8.5m/13.8km
  • Nachi-Cocom » 8.8m/14.1km
  • Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park » 8.8m/14.1km
  • San Gervasio Ruins » 9m/14.6km
  • Playa Palancar » 9.8m/15.7km
  • Cozumel Country Club » 10.8m/17.4km
  • Xaman Ha Aviary » 11.7m/18.9km
  • Playa Del Carmen » 11.8m/19km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park » 11.8m/19km
  • Pier Nevaga » 11.8m/19.1km
  • 5ta Avenida » 11.9m/19.1km
  • Playa Del Carmen Airport PCM » 11.9m/19.2km
  • Downtown Playa del Carmen » 12m/19.3km
  • Laguna Columbia » 12.2m/19.7km
  • Downtown Xcaret » 12.3m/19.8km
  • Castillo Real » 12.6m/20.4km
  • El Caracol » 12.7m/20.4km
  • El Mirador Cozumel » 12.7m/20.5km
  • Punta Sur Ecological Park Parque Punta Sur » 12.8m/20.6km
  • Punta Celerain Lighthouse » 14.4m/23.2km
  • El Camaleon Golf Club » 14.8m/23.9km
  • Tres Rios Ecopark » 15.7m/25.3km
  • Dolphin Discovery » 16.5m/26.5km
  • Downtown Puerto Aventuras » 16.7m/26.9km
  • Punta Molas Lighthouse » 17.7m/28.6km
  • Chac Mol » 17.9m/28.8km
  • Downtown Maroma » 18.3m/29.5km
  • Downtown Xpu-Ha » 18.4m/29.7km
  • Playa Paraiso » 19.1m/30.8km
  • Yal-ku Lagoon » 22.1m/35.5km
  • Half Moon Bay » 22.3m/36km
  • Downtown Puerto Morelos » 26.3m/42.3km
  • Xel-Ha Water Park » 27.3m/43.9km
  • Selvatica Adventure Kingdom » 28m/45.1km
  • Crococun Zoo » 28.2m/45.5km
  • Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park » 30.8m/49.6km
  • Tulum National Park » 34.9m/56.2km
  • Tulum - Mayan Ruins » 34.9m/56.2km
  • Downtown Tulum » 36.8m/59.3km
  • Wet n Wild Parque Nizuc Waterpark » 38.9m/62.6km
  • Cancun Intl Airport CUN » 39.2m/63.1km
  • El Rey Ruins Zona Arqueologica El Rey » 42m/67.6km
  • Playa Delfines » 42m/67.6km

Spend the day watching the cruise ships sail in and out of the harbor as you sun yourself on the rocks, or descend the stone steps into the sea; you’ll feel a bit like a Greek god or goddess taking these stairs because the stone evokes an ancient sensibility.

This beach has a swath of white sand at its periphery, merging into predominantly rocky areas along the shoreline. It is varied and fascinating, and the rocks are ideal perches to sit an watch the oceanic world go by.

The ubiquitous Cozumel beach bar and restaurant is right on the beach, offering fish-based dishes, cold beer and margaritas. It’s a fine place to stop for refreshments after a day of snorkeling and scuba diving, available throughout this beach area and its offshore reefs.

Very close to San Miguel de Cozumel, Sunset Beach competes with the town for evening pleasures; its sunsets draw tourists and locals away from the bars and dining establishments in town for the beauty of the late-day magic.

Sunset Beach is often the first place that cruise ship passengers see when they disembark at Cozumel, and it’s a beautiful sight with the quaint restaurant, the mixed elements of nature and the sparkling blue water. Spend the day here and then stay for the sun’s magnificent evening performance.

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