Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, opposite the popular tourist destination of Playa del Carmen, and close to the Yucatán Channel. Cozumel is just one of over 60 official online guides covering the whole of Mexico. If you´re planning a trip to Mexico and would like discover our fabulous nation before visiting or, if you´d like to visit a specific place in Mexico, then you´ve come to the right place. Cozumel is one of the ten municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Cozumel is popular tourist destination for its pristine beaches, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Cozumel Island is one of Mexico´s most popular places, visited by millions of people over the last decade. When you travel to Cozumel you may wish to check out the Cozumel hotels we have available or maybe you´d like to rent a car in Cozumel? We also offer extensive day trips in Cozumel. This unique place has simply amazing. We´ve also compiled a list of Travel books on Cozumel Mexico.

The main town on the island is San Miguel de Cozumel. The name Cozumel is derived from the Yucatec Mayan word Kùutsmil, Mayan “Cuzamil” or “Ah Cuzamil Peten” which translated into English means Island of the Swallows. The island was probably named as such by Mayan natives, due to the migrating swallows using the foliage and tress as a nesting ground and, naturally safe haven from land based predators due to the fact it is an island.

Whether you are visiting Cozumel in Mexico for business, pleasure or both, we´re sure that Cozumel will meet all of your expectations and that the people of Cozumel will make you feel welcome while sampling some of the unique cuisine on offer in the Cozumel Restaurant districts.