COZUMEL
Located just 1.5 hours by jet south of Houston, Cozumel is Mexico's largest
inhabited island, located only 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan
Peninsula. The people of Cozumel are of Mayan descent. A lot of
the culture can be experienced during a one day excursion from Cozumel.
The island has long been a favorite of divers looking for clear, warm water,
white sand beaches and miles of coral reef teeming with colorful marine
life. Cozumel is constantly bathed by the south to north flow of the
Yucatan current, which produces visibility often exceeding 100 feet, and
most dives are conducted as mild drift diving. The underwater landscape
includes majestic cliffs, canyons, tunnels, and cathedrals overgrown with
black coral, sponges, and giant sea fans. The reefs and walls support
a prolific amount of friendly fish life such as giant groupers and
angelfish. Or try to find a Toad fish, found nowhere else in the
world.
The region of Cozumel and Akumal is not only famous for its spectacular
diving, it is also known for the underground rivers running through the
porous limestone. This provides some of the most beautiful cave,
cavern or "cenote" diving in the world.
The island has maintained a laid back, relaxed pace and a distinctive
Mexican culture, yet it has all the services of a larger travel destination.
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