A Stroll through San Miguel de Cozumel and its Murals

San Miguel de Cozumel is the main, largest city on the island of Cozumel, in Quintana Roo.

The Meaning of San Miguel de Cozumel’s Over 30 Murals 

In five days, 35 large-scale public murals were created throughout Cozumel’s downtown, addressing pressing marine environmental issues such as shark finning, overfishing, coastal development, climate change, and coral reef conservation. This series of Sea Walls murals helps educate and raise much-needed awareness within local and tourist communities about the challenging situations facing our oceans and the life that calls them home.

Enjoy Cozumel’s Beauty 

Whether on foot or by bike, explore the streets of San Miguel de Cozumel and discover the 30+ murals created by Mexican and foreign artists. These murals are part of Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans, a public art project kicked off in 2015 by the PangeaSeed foundation to address environmental issues affecting the oceans and their surrounding ecosystems. 

Notably, the Sea Walls project features more than 500 murals created in 19 countries worldwide. Sea Walls unites and involves communities on a global scale. Each mural has a unique story behind it. 

Don’t miss your chance to see them!

Here are some activities you can enjoy in the area:

• Visit the Reloj Público (Public Clock) built in 1910.
• Try the traditional marquesitas, crispy crepes filled with Edam cheese and hazelnut cream, or enjoy ice cream in Juárez Park.
• Stroll along the boardwalk.
• Admire the sculptures and stay to watch the sunset.
• Enjoy the area’s serene beauty. The lovely downtown twinkles with lights at night.