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.