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The island of
Cozumel is Mexico’s largest island, and is located
12 miles (19km) off the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan
Peninsula, opposite the resort Playa del Carmen. It has
exceptional coral gardens and spectacular reef drop-offs
offering legendary snorkelling and the best diving in
Mexico, ranking as one of the top five dive destinations
in the world. The west coast of the island is where the
majority of development has taken place and is where the
town of San Miguel is situated.
Due to the island’s
popularity with wealthy day visitors from the passing
cruise ships, the town is packed with pricey shops,
restaurants and bars, as well as the dozens of dive
shops. Cozumel is a favourite destination for divers and
non-divers alike, offering some good beaches, crystal
clear water and plenty of sunshine. Its ease of access
to the mainland also makes day excursions to some of the
popular Mayan sites, like Chichén Itzá, possible.
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