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The Shallows
30-45 minutesSafe for non-swimmers
This area features waist-to-ankle deep water where visitors relax with drinks and snacks provided by their tour. It is a highly safe spot for non-swimmers to wade and enjoy the warm Caribbean water.
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El Cielito
El Cielito is the ultra-shallow sandbar next to El Cielo where boat tours anchor for drinks and relaxation.
After snorkeling the reefs and viewing the starfish, most tours stop at El Cielito. The water here is waist-to-ankle deep, making it easy to wade safely.
Tour operators usually serve snacks and refreshments directly in the water. Southern stingrays frequently glide through these sandy shallows while visitors stand.
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Stingray Flats
20 minutesDo the stingray shuffle
These sandy patches are frequently visited by Southern stingrays gliding through the shallows. Slide your feet along the sand rather than stepping. This shuffle prevents you from startling the rays.
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White Sand Shoreline
15 minutesPhoto backdrop
This is the pristine, undeveloped beach fringe accessible nearby when conditions and tours permit. It provides a clean backdrop for photos. Note that most tours keep you in the water rather than on land.
Book a Tour to El Cielito
Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs4 h 4.3 (1,633)from $65
