Although it’s possible to snag a wheelchair-accessible taxi at the port in Cozumel, it can be a hit or miss proposition. If you want to make sure you have accessible transportation while you’re in port, then it’s best to book a wheelchair-accessible Cozumel tour through This is Cozumel thisiscozumel.com/tours/packagedetails/cozumel-wheelchair-accessible-tours).

This local tour company has ramped vans with the rear seats removed, so there’s plenty of room for a wheelchair, a scooter, or even two manual wheelchairs. Tours can be customized to individual tastes, and they can include stops at the Hacienda Antiqua Tequila Center, the Discover Mexico Exhibition or an accessible beach bar and restaurant. Along the way knowledgeable English-speaking guides give visitors the low down about the local sights, history and culture. Alternatively, if you’d like to enjoy a beach day, they also offer a wheelchair-accessible beach excursion (thisiscozumel.com/tours/packagedetails/cozumel-accessible-beach-tour).

The tours depart from local hotels, cruise ship piers, or any downtown meeting place. For more information, or to book your wheelchair-accessible Cozumel tour, call (866) 677-0058 or e-mail info@thisiscozumel.com.