Welcome to Mexico’s treasure isle: Cozumel. Off the country’s east coast, in the Caribbean Sea, sits an island carved from limestone, ringed by reefs, and haunted by a mystifying Mayan heritage. Worship at ancient temples, or bless its beaches with your sun-toasted silhouette. Cozumel charms on land, but dazzles underwater where deep-sea caverns, amazing marine life and colourful coral await.
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Dive into Cozumel, Mexico! Our Cozumel all-inclusive resorts or hotels let you explore the Mexican island at your own pace. Snorkelling off Cozumel beaches? Dancing at Cozumel beach clubs? Exploring Mayan ruins? Yes, please! Cut to Cozumel now with our best packages, excursions and tours.
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Cozumel travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Spanish
What to bring back
A huipil (traditional embroidered tunic) for the ladies and a camisa de Yucatán (Yucatán shirt, usually made from linen or cotton) for the gents.
What to eat
Ceviche, poc chuc (grilled pork in a citrus marinade), tikin xic (grilled fish with achiote paste) and dulce de coco (a coconut dessert).
Fun fact
Cozumel’s history spans millennia. Mayans settled the island around the 1st century, but artifacts from the mysterious Olmec civilization dating back to 1600-1500 BC have also been discovered. Cozumel was believed to be sacred ground for Ixchel, the Mayan moon goddess of fertility, and ruins of temples can still be explored today.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents, visa, taxes and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
