A healthy, muti-tiered reef system with continuously excellent water clarity Reefs thrive for more than 20 miles along Cozumel's western coast, fed by continuous currents that sweep in nutrients and sweep out stagnant water that would ruin visibility. The result is a healthy, multi-tiered reef system with continuously excellent water clarity that has been attracting divers since the early 1960s. The offshore area is now a marine park, helping to guarantee its survival well into the future. Palancar, Yucab, Santa Rosa and Tormentos reefs are all well documented and loaded with every kind of diving imaginable. Several wrecks, including the newly sunken C-53, add variety. If you've had enough drift diving, you can try diving in the little-known freshwater cenotes or do an in-water dolphin encounter at Chankanaab National Park.Porting cruise ships have fueled the growth of topside activities around the otherwise sleepy town of San Miguel. The central square bustles at night with music and artisans. By day, trips to the Cozumel Archaeological Park and Museo de la Isla will provide insight into Mexico's Mayan, Meso-American and Hispanic heritage. There are direct flights into Cozumel on Continental and American. Many people choose to fly into Cancun and cross the channel by ferry. Mexicana, AeroMexico, Continental and Northwest provide air service direct to Cozumel. Money is the Mexican peso US $1 = P 9.50. There is a US $18 departure tax. For information about traveling to Cozumel, diving services, accomodations and special dive packages, click on the home page below. For more information about diving Cozumel, click on the home pages below.