CozumelCozumel Island is the
largest island in the Republic of Mexico and is con DivingOur dive trips to Cozumel are arranged utilizing the best resort properties and dive operators available. Air travel is typically booked with charter carriers who can deliver us directly to Cozumels airport in about 4-5 hours after departing from Denver International -- direct flights with no stops in Houston, etc. This makes our Cozumel trips very efficient in using your vacation time...more time to DIVE! Cozumel itself was just a sleepy little fishing community until 1961, when a Frenchman namd Jacques Cousteau declared the island one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas in the world. Subsequently, much of the waters surrounding Cozumel have been dedicated as an underwater marine park to protect the delicate balance of dazzling coral reefs & abundant variety of tropical fish. The underwater wildlife is absolutely amazing here, and U/W photography enthusiasts capture much of it on film due to the clarity of the water (from 100-200 ft of visibility, depending on the season). See photos from our last trip to Cozumel!Flora and FaunaWith majority of the island undeveloped and covered primarily with scrub and dense jungle, Cozumel Island supports a diverse population of tropical birds, lizards, coati, deer and other wildlife. Bird watchers will not be disappointed with the flocks of multicolored parrots, blue warblers, white egrets and macas.ClimateThe climate on Cozumel Island is typical of the western Caribbean. The average annual temperature is 81 degrees Fahrenheight (27 C). From early November through April or early May, temperatures are slightly lower, at about 77 F, (25 C). The weather is breezy with low humidity. Daily activities should not be hindered except during during heavy rains. The period when you are most likely to experience high winds and rain is from September through November.For details on current weather conditions and forecasts, visit Cozumel's weather page from USA Today. For historical weather data, check out Wunderground.com
August 26-29, 2004 Reef Club Cozumel All Inclusive $579 pp do air fare from Denver call Bart for details 303 795-7070 Call us today to learn about our next scheduled trip to Cozumel! |
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to most divers as one of the world's top Scuba diving destinations.
The island is about 34 miles (53 km) long and 9.3 miles (15 km)
wide. A 3,000-foot deep channel and 12 miles of ocean separates
the island from the Yucatan Peninsula. With only 3 percent of the
island developed, the rest of the island is inhabited by a wide
variety of wildlife -- numerous birds, iguanas and other creatures.
National parks occupy a large portion of the land and shore.
The islands interior is covered by marshy lagoons, scrub, and dense
jungle where Maya ruins lie hidden. On the windward (Eastern)
side of the island, development is almost nonexistent with the exception
of a couple of small restaurants scattered along the beach. The
eastern shore has both rocky areas and long stretches of sand, which
are great for surfing and swimming. The leeward (Western)
side faces the mainland and is where nearly all development is concentrated.
The water on the leeward side is relatively calm, and thus ideal
for snorkeling or scuba diving on any of the many reefs just off
shore.
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