Frequently asked questions about Cozumel

Last updated on 29/01/2025
What are the services offered by Chabad of Cozumel Mexico?
Chabad house services: Traveler center, Friday night meals, Shabbat meals, Kosher prepared food for Shabbat, Weekday prayers, Shabbat prayers
At what time can you put on tefillin in Cozumel? What time does the sun set? When does Shabbat start?
Is there a Mikveh in Cozumel
Are there kosher restaurants in Cozumel?
Where can you buy kosher products in Cozumel?
Where can I eat Shabbat and holiday meals in Cozumel Mexico?
Chabad house holds Shabbat and holiday meals upon prior registration, we would be delighted for you to join us register here
When does the Shabbat/holiday begin in Cozumel Mexico
The upcoming Shabbat, Parshat Mishpatim (21-22/02/2025)
Shabbat begins: 18:31, Shabbat ends: 19:23
Is there an Eruv in Cozumel Mexico?
There is no Eruv in Cozumel
Which hotels are close to the Chabad house?
Which hotels are suitable for Shabbat?
What is there to do in Cozumel?
In Cozumel there is a wide variety of attractions, list of recommended attractions
מה השעות של המעבורת לקוזומל?

You can see the ferry times on the websites of both companies - Ultramar and Winjet.

Is there a synagogue with minyan in Cozumel?

Yes, there is a synagogue with minyan in the Beit Chabad building.

Is there a grocery store with kosher products in Cozumel?

Yes, there is a grocery store with kosher products right next to the entrance to the Chabad house.

Until when is the Chabad house open?

The Chabad House is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

Is there an airport in Cozumel?

Indeed, there is an international airport with a variety of flights to the United States and the surrounding area.

What are the main attractions in Cozumel?

There are many amazing things to do in Cozumel some of the main attractions include:

  • Jeeping around the island
  • ATVing
  • Swimming with dolphins
  • Snorkeling
  • Beaches
  • Scuba Diving
  • Horseback riding in the Jungle

and more...

What can I bring to Mexico?

ALLOWED

  • DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES 
  •  DEHYDRATED FRUITS
  •  ROASTED COFFEE 
  •  CASHEW, WITHOUT SHELLS
  •  DRIED PISTACHIOS (salted)
  •  ALMONDS, WITHOUT SHELLS
  •  HAZELNUTS, WITHOUT SHELLS
  •  WALNUTS
  •  YERBA MATE
  •  SPICES (vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, anise, coriander, fennel, ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, laurel, curry, etc.)
  •  MEDICINAL HERBS (only dry)
  •  CEREAL FLOURS
  •  CEREAL PELLETS
  •  LEGUME FLOURS
  •  OLEAGINOUS FLOURS
  • 10 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco
  • Up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages and 6 liters of wine.
  •  IKINS (40 pieces maximum, religious use)

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

  • Cheeses packaged (Up to 3 kg.)
  • Butter and cream canned or packaged (Up to 1 kg.)
  • Yogurt, packaged. Up to 1 liter or kg. per family, or 12 drinkable yogurts of 12 oz each
  • Liquid milk, pasteurized or ultrapasteurized, bottled and labeled Up to 1 lt. or 3 cans
  • Powdered milk packaged and labeled Up to 2 kg per family
  • Formula milk Up to 5 kg
  • Serrano ham Up to 5 kg

NOT ALLOWED

  • Pork meat, fresh, dried or frozen.
  • Poultry meat, fresh
  • All raw crustaceans

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