Cozumel is the largest island in Mexico, it is located next to the Yucatan Peninsula (with an extension of 48 kilometers from north to south and 14.8 kilometers from east or west). You can get to Cozumel by plane there is an International Airport or boat, which you can board in Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya. You can also visit Cozumel on a cruise, many of the boats that come or go from the Caribbean to or from Florida, stop off in Cozumel to spend a pleasant day here.
The center of Cozumel is called San Miguel, which has a population of approximately 95,000 people. Much of this population resides in the town of San Miguel, on the west coast of the island, facing the mainland.
Cozumel was a quiet fishing village until 1961, when Jaques Cousteau declared Cozumel one of the most beautiful diving areas in the world. Since then Cozumel has become a sub-aquatic marine park that carries the delicate balance of its dazzling coral reefs filled with an abundant variety of tropical fish. The underwater fauna is absolutely amazing because of the clarity of the water (100-200 feet of visibility depending on the time), you do not need to be an expert diver to enjoy it. You can simply put a brand and snorkel gear and dive into this beautiful natural pond!
In Cozumel, you can practice many aquatic sports activities such as: diving, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and much more. Among the various attractions, it is worth mentioning the Chankanaab National Park and the Punta Sur ecological reserve, which are representative icons of Cozumel.

Things to do

Chankanaab Park
Located within the National Reef Marine Park of Isla Cozumel, this park has the only coral reef formation in the world and is home to the most renowned ecosystem and natural aquarium in the world.
Visitors can swim with the dolphins, visit the Mayan area, and live closely with the current inhabitants of the Mayan cities. Visitors can learn about the buildings and cultivation practices of this ancient culture. In addition, activities such as Snuba and Sea Trek are two of the most exciting activities that allow visitors to appreciate the reefs that are located near the coast.

The Lighthouse in Punta Sur
Reserve and Eco-natural park is an impressive environment of mangrove jungles, white sand beaches and reef formations at the southern tip of Isla Cozumel.
The park hosts an extensive variety of marine life, including crocodiles, which can be appreciated by visitors at a safe distance, inside a watchtower, as well as appreciate the hundreds of species of birds, iguanas and giant tortoises. which come to the coast in the summer to spawn. Among the most interesting structures in the park is an old lighthouse and navigation museum that projects the evolution of navigation from the time of the Mayans to the present.

Discover Mexico
This destination quickly became a “must visit” place in Cozumel. Discover Mexico is a cultural theme park about Mexico. Where the whole family can experience the richness of this country through the different historical periods discovering the amazing culture from prehispanic times to modernity.

Snorkeling and Diving
The ideal conditions of diving have given the international fame to the Island of Cozumel. Its transparent waters together with its fantastic natural reef, has made it one of the 5 most popular diving centers in the world.

Yucatan Peninsula. It is between the resorts of the Riviera Maya of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, but retains part of its original character as a fishing village. The Puerto Morelos Reef National Park has many deep-sea diving sites. Turtles breed on coastal beaches. Inside there are freshwater sinks, such as the Cenote Las Mojarras and the Cenote Verde Lucero.

For the third time I visit this amazing place, I stayed in tulum and it is only 20 minutes away, I recommend going during the week arriving at 8 am to be able to enjoy all the attractions.

When making your reservation online ask for your Mexican discount

Another recommendation that I always give is to have a light breakfast and go to the drinks area for banana and apple since you will need a lot of energy to enjoy it to the fullest.

Be very careful in the amphibious cars when entering underground caves as it becomes a bit dangerous if you do not go down carefully

Playa del Carmen, is one of the preferred destinations to vacation especially in the summer, according to Trip Advisor, since it is idyllic place located in the heart of the Riviera Maya with fine white sand and blue-green waters, you will always find a hammock and an umbrella for sunbathing and resting, especially at the ends of the town offering the quietest beach areas.

If you prefer the action, in Playa del Carmen you will find aquatic activities such as windsurfing, jet skis, kayaking or diving in the impressive Mayan coral reef. The great musicians of Mexican and international jazz offer concerts every year. The beauty of the beaches and the many activities that Playa del Carmen has for you, will force you to return.

The fifth avenue of Playa del Carmen, or simply La Quinta, is the heart of the city and one of the first mandatory tours for visitors.

The fifth, is a pedestrian street that runs parallel and very close to the beach where there is a HUGE amount of restaurants, spas, shops, cafes, boutiques, jewelers, ice cream parlors, art galleries, crafts and souvenirs, for all the tastes and budgets.

Mahahual is a beautiful and natural place on the beaches of Quintana Roo, it is a beach not yet so popular for tourism and with beautiful waters, the important thing of mahahual is that it still preserves the naturalness of a virgin beach.

If you are going to eat in the palapas that are on the beach, I recommend paying close attention to the prices of the food since the people there are very abusive in the prices, for example, a fried fish you can Sell up to $ 300 pesos depending on the weight of the piece.

It is customary for all locals and positions openly offer you some drugs (marijuana) or other things, be careful with these people because they can also be vicious and to some extent intimidating.

The activity of main importance is the swim with turtles, do not miss the next video “Swimming with turtles in Mahahual” is an unforgettable experience.

If you are looking for a great adventure and you are traveling in the Mayan Riviera you can do a 1 day stop to explode with excitement and adrenaline in Xplor. There are many

Although the price is very high it is worth to enjoy this experience, personally I recommend arriving as early as possible and if you can arrive with adequate clothes is better, natural energy and food are included in the price so do not worry about Nothing but enjoy the adventure.

The 2 times I have attended Xplor which makes me enjoy as never is to go at high speed in amphibious cars, of course always with great caution.

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A Sunday afternoon enjoy the wonderful zoo located in the city of Chetumal, here you will find the black and spotted jaguar, aviary, butterfly, a train that will give you the tour around the zoo and many more surprises. If you find yourself passing through in Chetumal I recommend you visit this beautiful and familiar site …

The cost is 20 pesos per person and the tour lasts no more than 2 hours.

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Chetumal is a beautiful place to live, quiet, safe and centrally located to the most beautiful tourist places of the peninsula, is a must stop for tourists who are following the Mayan route. Arriving from cancun and crossing the whole Mayan riviera until arriving at Chetumal, from there embark his trip to Chiapas happening through Calakmul and its archeological zones.

If you are in Chetumal do not forget to visit Calderitas and the lagoons that are around, as well as the museum of the Mayan culture.

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