www.Cozumel.net

Now a bit about the island...Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, nestled just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel measures 28 miles long & 10 miles wide,and is world renown for it's dazzling white sandy beaches and the remarkable clarity of the multi-hued azure Caribbean ocean in which it rests. The climate is subtropical & the people native to Cozumel are of Mayan descent. The Maya were a great culture of farmers, fisherman & warriors who ruled from Campeche to Guatamala for over 2000 years before the arrival of the Spanish Explorers in the 15th Century. They were quite an advanced civilization, and the legacy of their culture survives in the vestiges of the huge cities that they built during their reign. One of the lesser known, but very interesting sites is here on the island and is called San Gervacio. Now a park with a resoration project to study the Mayan culture, this was once a sacred site where Mayan women journeyed to worship the goddess Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Other fascinating sites such as Chichen Itza with its massive pyramids that rival those at Cheops, and Tulum, the only Mayan city built overlooking the sea, and even Tikal in its lush jungle settings where wild monkeys still can be seen, each are an easy one day excursion from Cozumel.




Cozumel itself was a sleepy little fishing community until 1961, when a Frenchman by the name of Jacques Cousteau declared us one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world. Since that time Cozumel has become an underwater marine park to protect the delicate balance of it's dazzling coral reefs & abundant variety of tropical fish. The underwater wildlife is absolutely amazing here & due to the clarity of the water ( 100 - 200 ft. visibility, depending on the season ), you do not have to be a diver to enjoy it. Simply put on a mask & snorkel and jump in & you will feel like you have been dropped into a tropical fish tank !!




In addition to the spectacular open water diving, the region of Cozumel and Akumal are well-known for the underground rivers that honycomb the porous limestone of the Yucatan which provide some of the most beautiful cave and cavern or "cenote" diving in the world. Many of these caves are very highly decorated and are like floating through the finest dry cave you have ever seen, simply filled with water that is as clear as air. Because they are supported and protected by their water filled enviornment, they are pristine and each has its own particular marine life, unique to a waterfilled cave environment.


Cozumel also offers a wide choice of [places to stay]. Cozumel Mexico All Inclusive Hotels are a fantastic option. Prices for hotels in Cozumel vary greatly so you should be able to find something that works for you and your family. If you want to have an All Inclusive that is away from it all, try the Occidental Hotel. You can see a map of Cozumel Hotels [HERE] to get an idea where everything is located.

There are many direct flights into Cozumel. If you are feeling really adventurous, you can travel by air conditioned bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen and ride the water jet over to the island.

Come visit us on the safest, friendliest and most hospitable island in the Caribbean !!





Ferrys
The "Mexico Water Jets" whisk you from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel island in about 35 min. They are air conditioned passenger ferries with comfortable seating & music videos. Cost @ $15 US. There is still some advertising in circulation for a ferry that once ran from Cancun to Cozumel but it is no longer operating. There are now buses that will take you directly to Playa Del Carmen from the Cancun airport. The bus can be arranged just as you leave the airport terminal. The trip to Playa takes about 1 hour. People can rent a car in Cancun & come over on the car ferry . This is a little expensive, about $50 US each way. The car ferry is very quick thou. Just be sure to check the schedules carefully to be sure you can cross when you wish. Keep in mind that renting a car once you arrive in Cozumel is easy & affordable.
(See Car and Scooter Rentals Here)

*. For the most up to date Ferry Schedule, we recommend going to http://www.cozumel.net/maps.htm. Along with the ferry schedule you will find island and mainland maps and other helpful items.

Watch that last ferry!!
If you get there late you will be spending the night in Playa del Carmen and there
may or may not be rooms available, depending on the season.