“THE MAJESTIC WESTERN CARIBBEAN”

COZUMEL,"ISLAND OF SWALLOWS" 

BY CLAY LARROY

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Cozumel is just 30 miles from north to south and 10 miles from east to west, so you can easily explore the island on your visit. But within its sandy borders, there is so much to fall in love with.

On average, the island stays around a blissful 80 degrees. The summers are slightly warmer, ranging in the mid 80s to 90s and the winters cool to the mid 70s. It's always a beach day in Cozumel, as the water ranges from a warm 77 to 82 degrees throughout the year.

Cozumel is home to the largest reef system in the Americas, the Mesoamerican Reef. Teeming with hundreds of tropical fish, turtles and other vibrant sea life, it is truly a diver's dream. But even if you don't explore down into the depths of the ocean, there is much to see for snorkelers too. There are as many as 250 different species of tropical fish including the queen angelfish and the illusive toadfish, seen nowhere else in the world.

Above the sparkling surface of the water, the trees are speckled with frigate birds, brown pelicans, olivaceous cormorants and others. If you look closely, you may catch a glimpse of a tree frog, a crocodile or the prehistoric iguana resting in the lush vegetation. But no worries, our locals are the friendliest in the world.

Tips on What To Do in Cozumel

Most travelers head to Cozumel for diving along the shallow reefs and relaxing on the beach, but land-loving travelers can take a trip to the Punta Sur Ecological Park. Writers say that experienced divers tend to migrate toward the northern beaches, while families looking for quiet sands and calm shores seek beaches toward the south. If you're an inexperienced snorkeler or scuba diver, stick to the calmer south shores. Travelers also go beyond the island to the Mexican mainland, where you can travel north toward Cancún, hit the beach at Playa del Carmen or visit the Mayan ruins at Tulum.

Beaches

You'll find excellent beaches all over the island. Mild water and white sand beaches are mostly found on Cozumel's west side, near most resorts and developments. Wild and rocky beaches lie on the east side—remember to bring water shoes to protect your feet!

Diving

Cozumel is one of the best diving spots in the world, according to travel writers. Many of the best dive spots are located off the island and accessible by boat. The Santa Rose Wall, for example, is accessible 30 minutes off shore and features a tunnels of corals and fascinating marine life. You can also snorkel off the west side of the island, but we still recommend renting a dive charter. Best of all, you don't have to be a professional to take part; you can take lessons or charter a snorkeling trip for a fair price.

Sightseeing

Outside the beach and the water, be sure to avoid the kitschy wares sold in downtown San Miguel and the Mayan ruins around the island. Cozumel's only town, San Miguel, has a laid-back elegance, combining the charming remnants of colonial Mexico with the conveniences of modern life.

REFERENCE SITES
http://www.cozumel.travel/
http://travel.usnews.com/Cozumel_Mexico

“Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.”

 – Sylvia Earle

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