Cozumel (Mayan: Island of the Swallows) is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is a popular tourist destination renowned for its scuba diving. The main town on the island is San Miguel de Cozumel. Cozumel is about 12 miles from the mainland, and 36 miles south of Cancún.

Geography: 300 sq mi
Population: 73,193
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos, US$ accepted
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (CST)
Electricity: 110v (same as US & Canada).


Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.


Getting There:
Flying Time to Cozumel from:
Los Angeles: 4 hrs 35 min
New York: 4 hrs 10 min
Chicago: 3 hrs 35 min
Miami: 1 hr 40 min
Vancouver: 7 hrs 28 min
Toronto: 4 hrs 10 min



Popular Shopping Items:
Handwoven textiles
Leather goods
Jewelry (silver and coral)
Designed goods
Caution: goods made from tortoiseshell products are not permitted in the U.S. and several other countries.


Activities:
All beaches are federal property and open to everyone.
Beach Sunning
Snorkeling & Diving
Glass-bottom boat
Submarine ride
Fishing
Sailing & Kayaking
Jet Skiing
Parasailing
Wind surfing
Golf
Night clubs
Horse Riding


Major Attractions (Cancun):
Chichén-Itzá: originally a Mayan City, archaeological ruins; 1hour away
Tulum: a walled city with archaeological ruins; beach adjacent; 1 hour away
Yumel Lu'um: a temple, lighthouse, archaeological ruins
Ruinas del Rey: archaeological ruins
National Institute of Archaeological and History
El Centro: downtown
Cozumel: island off the coast of Mexico
Folkloric Ballet Dinner Show: Convention Center

Travel Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:
Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 81° 67° 3.5
Feb 82° 68° 2.2
Mar 84° 71° 1.6
Apr 85° 73° 1.6
May 88° 77° 4.6
Jun 89° 78° 7.0
Jul 90° 78° 4.3
Aug 90° 77° 5.9
Sep 89° 76° 9.0
Oct 87° 74° 8.6
Nov 84° 72° 3.8
Dec 82° 69° 4.3

 

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Cozumel Resort Vacations


Welcome to Cozumel !

Whether you're a diver or non-diver, Cozumel is a great place for those looking for fun, sun and relaxation.

Come to Cozumel, where the past meets the future and where the beauty of the beaches meets the mystery of the Mayan Culture. Rich in history and in natural wonders, tourists are invited to explore ancient Mayan ruins on the north side of the island and to visit the sanctuary of the fertility goddess Ixchel at San Gervasio.

Known as “the Land of the Swallows”, Cozumel is the largest island in Mexico with one existing town called San Miguel. It is also renowned for having the second largest reef in the world and offers some of the most spectacular diving and snorkeling in Mexico.

The most popular watersports in Cozumel are snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming, highlighted by beautiful offshore reefs teeming with marine life, coral and colorful tropical fish. Snorkelers are attracted to the extraordinary lagoons of Xel-Ha, an eco-archeological theme park with an underground river featuring many colorful species of fish. Try windsurfing or water-skiing or go deep-sea fishing for sailfish, blue marlin or wahoo. Try swimming with the dolphins at Chankanaab Marine Park. Plan a day trip to Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras; passenger ferry boats operate frequently throughout the day and evening.

 
Cancun &
Riviera Maya
Cancun, Riviera May,
& Cozumel
Golf Courses
Cancun & Riviera Maya
Waterpark
& Ecotourism

 

Cozumel Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating
Cozumel Palace Resort Families, Couples, Groups, Divers, Active, Romantic, Value-added Free Tours, Discount Spas, Golf, All-inclusive
3 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service		 Beachfront
174
4+
Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort Divers, Snorkelers, Families, Casual Mexican ambiance, Romance, Dive Center, Kids Program European Plan
3 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service 		Across from the beach
224
4+
Occidental Grand Cozumel Families, Couples, Divers, Watersports, Kids Program, Teen Disco, Romance, Active, Golf, Massages All-inclusive
7 Restaurants		 Beachfront
252
5
Presidente Inter-Continental Cozumel Couples, Families, Luxury, Gracious, Relaxing, & Romantic ambiance, Divers, Snorkelers, Spa, Golf, Kid's Program European Plan
3 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service 		Beachfront
253
5+

European Plan - meals not included.

*Resort Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury

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Cozumel Dive Sites
Barracuda
 At the northern end of the island, the currents from the east and west sides converge to form an unpredictable dive for those who are strong and brave enough to take it on; experts only.
Paraiso Reef
 Near the international pier, a beautiful reef that leads out to a spectacular wall, dropping to unfathomable depths.
Chankanab Lagoon
 Meaning "Little Sea," this beautiful national reserve is a nature park, picnic area, and great snorkeling spot, but also hides some great caverns along the shore. Over 350 species of plants grow in the park, and dozens of species of small tropicals play in depths of 10-30'.
Tormentos Reef
 Sandy bottom, 60' depth, past coral spires in a line that is referred to as Upper, Middle and Lower Tormentos; schools of snapper, chub and margates; 50-70', intermediate dive.
Yucab Reef
Low-profile reef divided by sand channels, notched with caves, ledges and swim-throughs; angelfish, trunkfish; 35-60', intermediate dive.
Punta Tunich Drop-Off
 Wall starts at edge of reef bed, dotted by large basket sponges; barjacks, turtles and eagle rays; depth 50-130'+; intermediate to advanced dive
Santa Rosa Wall
 Huge reef system and coral ridges, tunnels and pass-throughs; barrel, rope, and tube sponges; black groupers; 30-130'; intermediate dive
Paso Del Cedral
Medium-profile, coral heads; groupers, chub, and yellowtail; cavern swim-throughs; 35-60'; novice divers
Palancar Reefs
 These beatuiful dives are not to be missed, and include the Palancar Gardens (15-70', for novice divers), Palancar Horseshoe (25-130', for intermediate and advanced divers), and Palancar Caves, which are really honecombed caverns (20-100', for intermediate to advanced divers)
Colombia Pinnacles
 These huge coral mountain pinnacles offer some of the most majestic wall dives in Cozumel, as swift currents pull you through the passageways that separate them, reminiscent of a flight through the Grand Canyon; 50-130', intermediate to advanced dive
Punta Sur
 This dive is one of the single most important reasons that many divers return year after year to Cozumel; nurse sharks may offer a surprising visit as you descend to 95' to work your way out of Devil's Throat, exiting over the wall at 130' and peer into black space; 80-130+ feet; advanced divers
Maracaibo At the southern tip of the island, you don't reach the reef until you hit 90', and the sheer vertical wall begins at 130' and drops into the abyss. Great tunnels lead divers out at depths of over 200'. Because the island causes the ocean's direction to split, extreme currents will tug you quickly to 150', making the dive only for experts.
El Eslote Reef
 Although only 40-60' in depth, this dive is for experts as the currents are powerful; you drop down Maracaibo and the current will thrust you past Punta Celarain Lighthouse (which you won't see anyway), but the dive offers totally unspoiled coral reefs and an escape from the more popular sites.

 

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