Scuba Dive Location: Cozumel, Mexico
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| Name: | Cozumel |
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| Description: | Cozumel is known in the dive industry as one of the best dive locations in the world. Cozumel is the Mexican Caribbean's largest island, just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, having 28 miles long and 10 miles wide. Located near Cancun it is a famous destination for divers and non divers alike. Even after decades as a popular vacation resort, it remains a serene, quiet and undiscovered piece of paradise. Most of the diving and snorkeling activity on Cozumel is focused on the reefs and shallow coral formations that extend from the southern tip of the island to just south of San Miguel on the west coast. All of the Cozumel beaches are protected many of which as part of an underwater national park. Fishing is not allowed in this area, however, you can book a deep sea fishing excursion with many operators on the island. There are two main reef systems surrounding Cozumel, Colombia and Palancar reefs. Easilt accessible with plateaus beginning in less than 9 meters of water, Cozumel reefs boast abundant underwater sea life and brilliant colors. At Chankanaab Lagoon, one of the most visited sites on the island, divers and snorkelers can observe small coral and limestone formations at 6 to 30 feet/2 to 9 meters. |
| Water Temperature: | In the winter at around 24ºC in summer and 27ºC. |
| Diving Suit: | Complete wet suit or Wet suit with shorts. |
| Visibility under water: | At about 30 meters throughout the year, reaching peaks of 60 meters in the summer. |
| Climate: | Subtropical climate, with average annual temperature of 25°C. |
| How to get there: | The means of transport more comfortable and faster the plane. If you prefer you can also go to Cozumel by cruise. |
| When to go: | July August September October |
| Other Activities: | It has several activities to do besides diving. You have sports such as golf, diving, hiking to see the beautiful scenery. If you prefer to learn more about the culture of Cozumel, you can not fail to visit the museum from Ilha de Cozumel, the Natural Park and the Musical Instrument Museum. |
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