On the surface

Cozumel and the Yucatan peninsula has lots to offer - beauty, beaches, history and adventure.



A church in old town of El Cedral


One of many spectacular, yet empty beaches on the wild, east side of the island
 

Learning about, making and tasting chocolate - a Yucatan staple 

Leaving Cozumel for the mainland

The Castillo in the ancient Mayan city of Tulum 

Tulum is a breathtaking location overlooking the ocean

Mayan Acrobats Performing

Fountain in Tulum

Native Mayan Dress
 

The region has kilometres of underground rivers called Cenotes

We snorkelled in a Cenote call Dos Ejos meaning Two Eyes






Underwater Beauty

We've just returned from a diving trip to Cozumel, Mexico. This is our second time visiting this Island in the Caribbean. We became certified scuba divers there 7 years ago, by the same fellow who now works in Victoria and led this trip.

Cozumel was named as the second best place to dive after the Great Barrier Reef by Jacques Cousteau when he visited in 1961. We agree! Fortunately the reefs are protected by the marine park so you can't touch or remove anything.

I didn't have an underwater case for my camera last visit but thanks to Keith I now do and can share with you the wonders of the quiet yet stunning underwater world.

Fan Coral

Colourful coral, sponges and damsel fish

French Angelfish

Four Eyed Butterfly Fish

Lobster

King Crab

Keith and his favourite fish - Black Grouper

Brain Coral

Barrel Sponge

Sea Anemone

Green Turtle

Yellow Tube Sponge

File Fish

Reef Squirrel Fish

Coral Head

Black Trigger Fish

Lizard Fish

Parrot Fish