Cozumel, mexico’s largest inhabited island is located just south of Cancun. Though many resorts have opened in the island, majority of Cozumel is still sparsely populated.

Cozumel has a slow-paced atmosphere, a relaxed destination whether day or night. In the island, you can try out snorkeling and diving, most especially so on the Palancar reef. The Palancar reef is a mountainous underwater formation that is about six miles long and 300 feet high. It is considered to be one of the best diving spots.

In Cozumel, you can also try out deep-sea fishing, which is a very popular event there particularly in sailfish catching. To the Mayans, Cozumel was a sacred area since there are three Mayan ruins in the island including El Cedral. One of its most notable claim to fame is that Cozumel was once a base for 17th century pirate Captain Henry Morgan.

You can take the short boat ride to Palancar Reef for a dive, or see the reef via a glass-bottom boat.