![]() ![]() Alternatively, cyclist enthusiasts can also rent an e-bike to explore the island on two wheels. If you can’t drive or don’t feel confident on the road, you can also book a jeep tour that’ll take you to some of the best beaches and Mayan ruins on the island. Buggis and jeeps will allow you to drive off road into the jungle. Jeeps and buggies are very common on Cozumel island, and renting one is one of the best things to do in Cozumel. It was sank to create an artificial reef. A spectacular site to dive is the C-53 shipwreck, a WWII minesweeper built by the US in 1943. This is a great area to dive for beginners since currents are not strong. Of all the dive sites dotted around the island, the most popular is perhaps the Palancar Reef. It extends over 600 miles from the north of Yucatan to the Bay of islands in Honduras. The island is fringed by the Mesoamerican Reef, which is the second-largest barrier reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia). Go Scuba Diving or SnorkelingĬozumel is well known as one of the world’s best places to go scuba diving. If you’re doing a Yucatan road trip, make sure you add Cozumel island to your itinerary! But if you’d rather stay somewhere in a simple beach shack, you also have that option of living the beach bum’s dream here on Cozumel. There are resorts dotted all along the island’s west coast, so you won’t have to sacrifice creature comforts. ![]() Yes, it is a popular cruise destination - but time your visit to avoid the cruise ship and you’ll have the island to yourself. Most of the island is covered by lush tropical forests, nature reserves and empty beaches. In contrast to commercialised coastal cities like Cancun and Tulum, Cozumel Island is wild and relatively unspoiled. Since moving to Mexico, we’ve decided we’re going to visit Cozumel as often as we can! Read my detailed guide on how to get from Cancun to Cozumel. Cozumel Island is just 12 miles (20km) off Playa del Carmen, where we currently live. Located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is the biggest island in the Mexican Caribbean.
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