Story of Cozumel
City/town information
Cozumel is the largest Caribbean island in Mexico, located off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula in front of the shore of Playa del Carmen, and part of the Quintana Roo state.
65 km of flat asphalt road and cycle track loops around the whole island, Along with a breathtaking urban, jungle, white sand beaches view, and turquoise,
crystal-clear water as far as the eye can see,
making this Caribbean island the capital of famous Marathons, triathlons (Iron man), and other sports events around the year.
Cozumel now welcomes more than 4,000,000 visitors every year by flights from CZM International airport (with direct flights from Dallas, Huston, Miami…) ferries, and Cruise ships (4,000,000 visitors only from the cruise ships in 2018!).
Cozumel is considered to be one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico.
Cozumel is Famous all over the world for its coral reefs that are home to 100 species of fish, sea sponges, coral, sea turtles, lobsters and Queen Conch, the island now forms part of the Cozumel National Park. With its beautiful beaches, boutique shops and exquisite cuisine, Cozumel is an ideal vacation destination. During your stay in Cozumel, you get to enjoy breath-taking sunsets, secluded beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Cozumel has been the host of top endurance events for many years and has now become one of the favorite venues for amateurs and professionals alike, due to its beauty and favorable conditions. Cozumel is the seasonal training home for many professional athletes from around the world.
A bit History
Mayans were the first settlers in Cozumel during 300 AD and the name Cozumel comes from the Mayan word, Cuzamil which means The land of the Swallows.
The island remained mostly deserted until the 17th century when it became a popular base for pirates, including the famous Captain Henry Morgan.
In the late 19th century after a long time, the island became settled again, and Later tourism developed, driven by increased awareness of the island’s beauty.
In 1968 the first cruise ship docked on the island and like that what once was a small fishing community has now become the number one destination for cruise ships in the Western Caribbean.
In 1970, Cozumel had a population of 10,000
Today the population reaches over 100,000 and increases
when Over 70% of the island is still untouched by humans till this day (!)
In 1996, the Mexican government established the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Parks, and beaches, forbidding anyone from touching or removing any marine life within the park boundaries, and like this making sure that this paradise and one of a kind nature is safe.
The temperature on this amazing Caribbean island is between 21°C - 31 °C all the year
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Cozumel is the largest Caribbean island in Mexico, located off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula in front of the shore of Playa del Carmen, and part of the Quintana Roo state.
65 km of flat asphalt road and cycle track loops around the whole island, Along with a breathtaking urban, jungle, white sand beaches view, and turquoise,
crystal-clear water as far as the eye can see,
making this Caribbean island the capital of famous Marathons, triathlons (Iron man), and other sports events around the year.
Cozumel now welcomes more than 4,000,000 visitors every year by flights from CZM International airport (with direct flights from Dallas, Huston, Miami…) ferries, and Cruise ships (4,000,000 visitors only from the cruise ships in 2018!).
Cozumel is considered to be one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico.
Cozumel is Famous all over the world for its coral reefs that are home to 100 species of fish, sea sponges, coral, sea turtles, lobsters and Queen Conch, the island now forms part of the Cozumel National Park. With its beautiful beaches, boutique shops and exquisite cuisine, Cozumel is an ideal vacation destination. During your stay in Cozumel, you get to enjoy breath-taking sunsets, secluded beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Cozumel has been the host of top endurance events for many years and has now become one of the favorite venues for amateurs and professionals alike, due to its beauty and favorable conditions. Cozumel is the seasonal training home for many professional athletes from around the world.
A bit History
Mayans were the first settlers in Cozumel during 300 AD and the name Cozumel comes from the Mayan word, Cuzamil which means The land of the Swallows.
The island remained mostly deserted until the 17th century when it became a popular base for pirates, including the famous Captain Henry Morgan.
In the late 19th century after a long time, the island became settled again, and Later tourism developed, driven by increased awareness of the island’s beauty.
In 1968 the first cruise ship docked on the island and like that what once was a small fishing community has now become the number one destination for cruise ships in the Western Caribbean.
In 1970, Cozumel had a population of 10,000
Today the population reaches over 100,000 and increases
when Over 70% of the island is still untouched by humans till this day (!)
In 1996, the Mexican government established the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Parks, and beaches, forbidding anyone from touching or removing any marine life within the park boundaries, and like this making sure that this paradise and one of a kind nature is safe.
The temperature on this amazing Caribbean island is between 21°C - 31 °C all the year