Cozumel is a relatively small island just 29 miles long and 12 miles wide, however the largest in Mexico located just off the coast of Mexico, southeast of Cancun. Cozumel is the most popular cruise stop in Mexico and hosts as many as seven large ships simultaneously, such as Carnival, Queen Elizabeth II, and others. Due to the island’s popularity with wealthy day visitors from the passing cruise ships, the town is packed with pricey shops, restaurants and bars, as well as the dozens of dive shops. However, Cozumel is underpriced and great for spending large amount of time relaxing.

 

  This island is filled with day- trippers as well as many Europeans enjoying the beautiful view of the sea. It has exceptional coral gardens and spectacular reef drop-offs offering legendary snorkeling and the best diving in Mexico, ranking as one of the top five dive destinations in the world. The west coast of the island is where the majority of development has taken place and is where the town of San Miguel is situated. Cozumel is a favorite destination for divers and non-divers alike, offering good beaches, crystal clear water and plenty of sunshine.

 

It's often said that more than half the people who visit Cozumel come for the diving. Declared a National Underwater Nature Reserve in 1972, the clear Caribbean water around the island is home to not less than 13 km (eight miles) of live reefs, caves, tunnels and coral overhangs - all boasting an incredible variety of marine life.
The town is arranged in a grid pattern, with even-numbered calles (streets) to the north and odd-numbered calles to the south. At the center of town there's an attractive town square called Plaza del Sol (sun plaza), with plentiful restaurants.

 

 

 

  Restaurants:

» La Cocay

» Pancho’s Backyard

» Guido’s

 

  Shopping:

» Shopping In Cozumel

» Cozumel Shopping Areas

 

  Nightlife:

» Carlos'n Charlie's

» Neptuno

» Viva Mexico

 

  Attractions:

» Dolphin Discovery

» Carnival

» Snorkeling