cozumel

Cozumel


Translated from the Mayan word “Cuzamil” meaning “land of swallows”, Cozumel is the largest and most inhabited Mexican island. It is located only a little over 11 miles (18 kms) off the beaches of Playa del Carmen. An ancient Mayan sanctuary and important religious pilgrimage destination to pay tribute to the goddess of fertility “Ixchel”, today Cozumel is Mexico’s busiest cruise ship port accounting for 2 to 3 million visitors per year. Famous as one of the best reef diving spots in the world, Cozumel also offers great snorkeling sites, wonderful beaches, a Marine National Park where you can swim with dolphins among other activities, and an archaeological site known as San Gervasio. The island’s town known as San Miguel Cozumel is picturesque and a great place to stroll, shop and dine. Sport fishing, windsurfing, waterskiing and jet skiing, as well as horseback riding are other fun activities awaiting you on this island.