Cozumel is an ideal Caribbean
destination for all types of travelers.
It is the largest inhabited island in
Mexico, known as the plunging paradise
for divers from all over the world. The
island is located east of the Yucatan
Peninsula on top of the age-old
structures of the Mayan coral reef – the
second largest in the world. The
island’s lagoon is connected to the sea
by narrow canals with underwater caves,
bursting with multicolored tropical fish
and unique inland reefs. The beaches in
Cozumel are surrounded by dense tropical
vegetation and unusual endemic species,
and while these are also characteristic
of the island, its greatest wealth is
undoubtedly underwater.
Its name, derived from the word Cuzamil,
meaning "island of swallows" in Maya,
conjures up memories of its pre-Hispanic
origin, the conquest of America and the
pirates and buccaneers that thronged its
seas.
San Miguel de Cozumel, the capital of
the island, is a peaceful old village,
with all the charm of the Mexican
Caribbean. The quality of its
gastronomy, based on its excellent
seafood, is legendary throughout the
region. Its provincial air does not make
it any less comfortable or modern. Its
days are sunny and full of unforgettable
experiences.
