Cozumel, Mexican resort island, c.190 sq mi (490 sq km), in the Caribbean Sea off the E coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is famed for its beaches and coral reef (declared a national park in 1996). The island was inhabited by the Maya before the arrival of the conquistador Hernán Cortes in 1519. Long a favored destination for sports diving, the island was not extensively developed for tourism until the 1960s. It is now a popular cruise port.

Cancun has long been a # 1 holiday destination, offering numerous attractions for the vacationer. Famous for its superb white beaches and unparalled azure sea, Cancun also has some of the finest scuba diving to be found anywhere in the world. Whether your diving experience be off the beautiful Island of Cozumel amongst some of the most unspoilt corals found anywhere on Earth, or at any one of the many other wonderful dive sites around Cancun (including two new wreck sites). we promise you a truly unforgettable experience.

 For certified divers, then the Cenotes or Caverns of the Yucatan are must for any adventurous spirit wanting to take a glimpse at this truly magical and mysterious underworld.

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