Cozumel….What’s All The Fuss About?

Cozumel sunset behind a palm tree

Cozumel: A Tropical Island Paradise . . .

Cozumel has everything you are looking for in a tropical adventure! A tropical island paradise with calm, crystal clear Caribbean waters teeming with brilliantly colored fish and lush palm trees along the powdery sand beaches that sway in the gentle ocean breezes. Warm weather and causal island atmosphere make this an ideal destination vacation for friends and family any time of the year. Savor authentic Mexican dishes, Cozumel many fine restaurants and bars. You’ll love the island!

Cozumel is an island located in the Caribbean just off the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. The island is approximately 11 miles wide by 29 miles long, with one city called San Miguel and small inland village of El Cedral.

Scuba diving, snorkeling, beaches, tropical temperatures are just a few of the main attractions on the island. In addition, you’ll discover numerous other diversions including serious power shopping, endless dining opportunities, water sports of every kind, horseback riding, the nightly water show in the main plaza, and hammocks waiting for you to plop in for an afternoon of leisure. Enjoy the sand beneath your toes, the palm trees along the beach and dramatic sunsets over the Caribbean. You’ll fall in love with the island and the local people who greet you with open arms and warm hearts. Not to mention those ice-cold beers and tasty margaritas!

Cozumel’s proximity to the mainland makes it easy to do day trips to historical sites such as the ruins at Tulum or Coba and the eco-parks such as Xcaret and Xel-ha.

If you enjoy warm weather, sunshine, snorkeling, diving, outdoor activities, dining adventures, experiencing other cultures and friendly people, then you’ll love Cozumel.


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Want a GOOD margarita?

Cozumel has GREAT margaritas!

A margarita generally consists of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Sounds easy enough right? But then they throw all of the options at you…..frozen or on the rocks, salt or no salt, flavored or original. A Cozumel margarita can be great if you know where to go.

Cozumel My Cozumel margarita

Any margarita connoisseur knows it is all about the TEQUILA! While the other ingredients are important, the tequila can make or break the margarita. Be sure to use tequila that is 100% agave.

Every restaurant and bar on Cozumel island will make you a margarita. You will soon find out that everyone makes a basic margarita a bit different. Here is a list of places that have the BEST MARGARITAS on the island (note: this is on-going research….it’s a tough job but someone has to do it! There has been NO compensation from any of the restaurants/bars in this list.)
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I am sure some of the places on the list will surprise some. Just try them and you will see…or rather taste the difference!

Other Cozumel My Cozumel pages you may want to browse:
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Top 10 Cozumel Free Activities

We polled our Cozumel My Cozumel Facebook group and have the TOP 10 COZUMEL FREE ACTIVITIES! This list of the best free things to do was established by island veterans and frequent visitors. All Top 10 Free Things should be on your Cozumel to do list!

Cozumel My Cozumel top 10 free activities
  1. Watch the sunset over the water
  2. Spending time with local friends you have made over the years
  3. Drive around the island
  4. Shore snorkel
  5. Go to an east side beach
  6. Float in the ocean
  7. People watch in the plaza
  8. Watch the water/light show in the plaza
  9. Watch the Carnival parades
  10. Visit the cenote/turtle park on Av 65

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Cozumel for FOODIES!

Is Cozumel food for FOODIES? The answer is definitely YES! Whether your dining style is white damask elegance, hunkering down at the neighborhood cantina or whipping up your own taste treats at home in your rented villa or condo, you’ll find eating in Cozumel to be a rich and varied experience.

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For one thing, basic ingredients-particularly seafood and produce–tend to be fresh, plentiful and high in quality. For another, you’re in the Yucatan, indisputable home of one of the greatest cuisines in the world..

Cozumel My Cozumel Yucatecan Cuisine

This combination of outrageously fresh ingredients and a cuisine renowned for the exquisite complexity of its sauces makes eating here–whether out or in–an Adventure in Gastronomic Pleasure.

Visit our Restaurant pages to see our favorites!

Cozumel Cheap Eats

Are you hungry for a Taco? Burrito? Hamburger? You will find a large variety of “cheap eats” restaurants on the island. Whether you want to grab something to go or dine-in, your appetite will be satisfied at these restaurants. And the best part is that you can eat for $10 or LESS!

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Keeping up with the restaurants on the island is always a challenge! This page will be updated monthly so please check back to see what’s new!

(Note: click on the restaurant name to view their Facebook page for specific information on location map and hours)

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Other useful links:
Cozumel Restaurants
Want a GOOD margarita?