Diving in Cozumel Island
Cozumel Island is known by divers as one of the most interesting
places to go and practice their sport. This Mexican island does
not only offer a wide variety of diving activities but also
extremely clear waters which allow divers to have a visibility
of about 150 foot.
Divers who visit Cozumel Island have the opportunity of diving
in many different reefs. Some of the main reefs and most visited
ones are Punta Tunich, San Francisco, Paraiso, Tormentos,
Chankanaab, Maracaibo, Punta Sur, Santa Rosa, Colombia, Palancar
and Paso del Cedral. These places offer beautiful beaches as
well as very interesting diving areas which might offer
different activities and new views for those who visit more than
one of them.
Cuzumel Island is a great place for practicing wall diving. It
has several different walls full of beautiful corals and
surrounded by a very colorful and varied sea life. These walls
and reefs are under the Mexican Government National Park
protection due to their beauty and great value.
The island's waters have a very rich sea life, abundant of
colorful fish. This can be enjoyed not only by divers but by
snorkelers as well since the water is so clear that visitors can
enjoy great views from almost the surface. In some areas, even
swimmers can see some of this Island