The Island of Cozumel, off the Mayan coast, is surrounded by gorgeous reefs and pristine clear water; perfect for scuba diving. On a good day visibility can be up to 60 meters! Gentle currents running parallel to the reef are a drift diver's dream. There are 19 popular scuba diving reef areas, including dramatic swim-throughs teeming with marine life. Cave divers will enjoy a trip to the mainland to scuba dive the cenotes (freshwater caves). There are dozens of excellent dive shops to choose from in the main town of San Miguel.
Cozumel is particular popular for night diving with an extraordinary selection of feather stars, sea stars, sleeping turtles and much more. However, the whole barrier reef has an astonishing varied fish life and one of the most famous species is the extraordinary toadfish, which like terrestrial toads are making a croaking sound. High season for turtles is from April until September, although they are spotted frequently out of season, too.