The Most Popular Things to Visit in Cozumel, Mexico

The Most Popular Things to Visit in Cozumel, Mexico

Located directly south of Cancun city and near to the Yucatn Peninsula, the beautiful island of Cozumel is the biggest and most significant island in the whole of Mexico. Cozumel is famous for its ancient Mayan remains, beautiful sandy beaches and also its unsurpassed scuba diving, being surrounded by the crystal-clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, which is always warm and inviting. It is a lovely place to book a vacation in a hotel in Mexico and enjoy a great vacation. There are many things that you can see and do on this island and here are the most popular of them.

1. Beaches- the most popular attractions in Cozumel are its lovely beaches and they are concentrated mainly around the main city of San Miguel. Here you can find wonderful accommodation options in friendly Cozumel hotels and enjoy a fascinating vacation. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the most practiced sports here.

2. Museums- There is a number of quality museums, the majority of which are to be found within the town of San Miguel. Particularly impressive is the Museo de la Isla de Cozumel, the town's premier museum, which is full of ancient Mayan relics and offers a comprehensive overview of Cozumel and its many different aspects, both past and present. Guided tours of the Museo de la Isla de Cozumel are available and ensure that you get the most out of your visit to this particular museum.

3. Shopping- Souvenir shopping is always popular with tourists visiting Cozumel and most of the island's shops are happy to accept payment by various means, including Mexican pesos, US dollars, credit cards and traveller's cheques. Many of the main shopping areas on Cozumel become particularly crowded at midday and close shortly after for the afternoon, reopening later to capture the passing evening trade.

4. Parks and Gardens- Parks, gardens and nature reserves are located all around the island of Cozumel, with many of the most popular parks lying off the Costera Sur Highway. Those with an interest in scuba diving will find the tempting underwater scenery around the Parque Chankanaab and the Parque Marino de Cozumel worth exploring.The Parque Punta Sur is an appealing natural beauty spot and enjoys a coastal setting, where snorkelling is a major pastime, while the nearby Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, close to Cozumel, is famous for its many monkeys.

5. Cozumel Festivals- If you are lucky enough for your holiday in Cozumel to coincide with some of the city's largest festivals, such as the spectacular February Cozumel Carnival, you will likely be overwhelmed with the free entertainment on offer. Other popular events and festivals in Cozumel include the International Billfish Tournament in March, when it is likely that you will get to see some truly enormous fish caught from the surrounding waters.

If you are planning a vacation to the beautiful country of Mexico it could be a great idea to book online hotel in Cozumel in advance. It is guaranteed that you will have the best discounted price.

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