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The first visitors to Cozumel were religious pilgrimages for women came to pay homage to the fertility goddess, Ixchel. The Mayan influence dates back to 300 AD and remains strong to this day and is today one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico. Many travel here to dive, snorkel and enjoy long days of endless sunshine.
Cozumel is an ideal destination to celebrate special events held every year especially: Carnival, the festivals of Santa Cruz and the fair in El Cedral to name a few.
Cozumel is home to the largest reef system in the Americas, the Mesoamerican Reef. Teeming with hundreds of tropical fish, turtles and other vibrant sea life, it is truly a diver's and snorkelers dream.