Cozumel Travel Basics

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Basic Travel Planning for Your Cozumel Vacation
Cozumel boasts a small, modern airport that welcomes approximately 7 large jets per day.
Cozumel island is a wonderful vacation destination for a number of reasons. There's the great, affordable food -- both at restaurants and at the island's numerous markets. Attractive accommodation options are available to fit just about anyone's pocketbook. And let's not forget the excellent snorkeling and the undisputed fact that Cozumel boasts some of the very best diving in the world!.

We have all the major conveniences here like a modern airport and high-speed internet access. Yet the island has retained the charm of its Mayan/Mexican roots.And unlike some caribbean islands and Mexican resort towns Cozumel is an extraordinarily safe place to visit. This makes it a perfect place to dip into a fascinating foreign culture without having to watching your back every second.

This section of the site is for folks who aren't already familiar with vacationing on the island. We've provided a bit of background information about Cozumel and it's interesting little city of San Miguel which may interest you. Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions. And if you still don't see an answer to your question, check our Discussion Forums which are a font of current information.

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Also updated recently, Taxi Charts that will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect to pay as you toodle around the island on your own.

Other Articles & Sections of the Site That You May Find Useful as You Plan Your Trip

Food and Drink: Includes restaurant recommendations, food marketing tips and an essay on Yucatecan Cuisine, There's also a link to a Special Cooking Class you may want to check out.

Shopping: Our recommendations for the best stores on the island including some off-the-beaten-path shops with great prices and unusual things to sell.

Cozumel Nightlife

Traveling with Kids: Ideas for having a quality family experience on Cozumel no matter the age of you children.

How to Be More than "Just Another Tourist"--An essay with some tips on fitting in to the local Mexican/Mayan culture will help you make friends quickly.

Hot Tips: Insider Tips on best services, restaurants, deals. These are submitted by locals for locals in our Living on the Island section of the site but you might want to take a look too as you plan your trip.

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