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Located in Mexico, you can find Cozumel Island at 18 km of the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and its the largest inhabited island of Mexico. It's been occupied since the beggining of our era and was an important ceremonial and comercial center of the Mayas. With the Spainish conquest it became depopulated, with no visitors exept ocasional pirates and hunters of turtles. |
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It remained like this until 1852 when mainland settlers that where escaping from the war of chaste arrived. In the decade of 1960, the world returned it's eyes to Cozumel, due to the studies of the French ocean investigator Jacques Costeau about the coral reefs that border it. Today, Cozumel has become one of the sites of recreational diving with more reputation in the world and the number 1 point in the routes of cruises of the Caribbean.
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Cozumel is also one of the most popular destinies for the practice of diving in the world, More than 25 reefs and the best marlin fishing in the world. The "island of the swallows" is the bigest inhabited island of Mexico. The forest covers the interior and the rocky coasts are interrupted by white beaches, lagoons, mangroves and spectacular turquoise waters. You can get to the island by airplane or taking the ferry from Playa del Carmen
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Cozumel Island, with its crystalline waters and colorful reefs, boasts some of the best diving in the world. From the grand coral canyons of Palancar Reef to the botanical wonderland of Chankanab, Cozumel continues to be a top destination for all levels of underwater exploration. Lonely Planet |
Cozumel's lagoons and mangroves hold a rich variety of flora and fauna endemic of the island. A scenery beautifulness that is complemented by the refreshing beaches of white sands and a group of reefs packed with marine species. |
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Cruises worldwide have chosen the island as one of their favourite destinies where passengers and tourists can enjoy all type of recreational activities like diving, snorkeling, fishing and many others.They can also visit it's precious beaches in both coasts, parks, museums and archaeological zones too.
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Cozumel is one of those true gems of Mexican culture still pervade this popular destination. Pristine and magnificent Punta Sur encompasses the southern tip of Cozumel. You'll encounter rugged, wild side beaches, a lighthouse/museum and gorgeous nesting birds at some times of year.
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Cozumel, as a duty-free port, is recognized for its wide variety of jewelry, including sterling silver, gold, precious and semi-precious stones and brand-name watches. Cozumel's village shops and retail establishments in the hotels feature elegant apparel, casual clothing, international fragrances and Mexican crafts and souvenirs. Several specialty downtown shops feature indigenous black coral in the form of jewelry and sculptures. (Please note that Cozumel adheres to the regulations for the preservation of Black Coral as a natural resource and gently harvests the coral in order not to disturb the reefs).
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There are plenty of fine restaurants and night clubs to choose from in this lovely caribbean island too. Carefree and breezy, dining options on the island of Cozumel are centered downtown with dozens of places including a Hard Rock cafe posting menus from quick bites to multi-course gourmet meals. Other worthy outposts are scattered about the island, especially north and south of downtown.Come visit us, you'll have a great time and we'll always be glad to make you feel at home.
WELCOME TO COZUMEL!
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