COZUMEL
The island of Cozumel derives its name from the Maya words “Kusam” or “Kosom” (swallow) and “Lumil” (land of), for that reason is called the “island of swallows”. It is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, specifically in the State of Quintana Roo. It is located opposite Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya and it is about 12miles / 20km from the mainland. Cozumel is the third-largest island in Mexico, following Isla Tiburón and Isla Ángel de la Guarda (both of them located in the Gulf of California).

lease, take a look to the next recommendations on how to get to Cozumel:

1. By comfortable tourist boats. From Playa del Carmen are several departures every hour and the trip takes around 40 minutes.

2. By car ferry. From Calica Port, located 10 minutes south of Playa del Carmen and the trip takes around 2 hours.

3. By cruise ship. A lot of Caribbean Cruises stop in Cozumel as part of its itinerary. Ask to your travel agent about the cruises that stop in Cozumel.

4. By airplane. There is an air shuttle that flight from the Cancun International Airport to Cozumel, the trip takes 20 minutes. As well, there are direct flights from Mexico City and from specific cities in U.S. to Cozumel. Ask to your airline agent.

The main attractions in the island are the water activities, thanks to the beautiful view to the Mexican Caribbean Sea, the white sand beaches and the amazing coral reefs around the island that are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS) that stretches from the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula down to the Bay Islands of Honduras, this reef structure is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second-largest coral reef in the world. Cozumel has its own International Pier for the Caribbean Cruises and the Cozumel International Airport, so the accessibility to the island is easy by sea and air. As well, a lot of deluxe jewelries and handcraft shops in Cozumel downtown can be found.

The most famous park in the island is Chankanaab National Park, the largest monument to nature in Cozumel. While visiting Chankanaab one becomes part of a conservation area, which offers a swimming area, or if you wish, you can plunge into the underwater world and enjoy Christ and Virgin sculptures. You can also enjoy a variety of food at any of the restaurants, but if you want to remember Cozumel and Chankanaab forever, do not miss the chance to swim with dolphins with the different programs that the park offers.

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