Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel is known for its world class scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities. The island is covered with lush, tropical vegetation and enjoys warm sunny days most of the year. The closest city is Playa del Carmen on the mainland. The larges town in Cozumel is San Miguel de Cozumel with a population of 71,400.
The island of Cozumel is about 28 miles long and 10 miles wide. The island is surrounded by incredible reefs of varying depths. The marine life is just now recovering from two devastating hurricanes in 2005. Local dive masters report that the marine life is recovering but not to the pre hurricane levels.
There are many hotels in Cozumel for the tourist to choose from. There are several all inclusive, luxury and budget hotels. Many of the hotels offer attractions and provide services. Restaurants are plentiful and vary in quality and cuisine.
The island has many great beaches that are sometimes deserted. Most of the hotels and tourists stay near the large town on the western coast. The beaches on the east coast are wide open and offer plenty of sand and waves.
Cozumel is known for its scuba diving. The island also has water filled caves on the island the are crystal clear and offer the diving enthusiast a different experience. This is on of the few places where cave diving is available. There are a few Mayan ruins for the tourist to see. A short trip into the jungle and tourists can explore these sites. Many water sports are also available including parasailing, windsurfing, jeep tours and others.
Cozumel Vacation Packages include all inclusive, 5 star luxury resorts to budget hotels and rooms to share.
