Travel By Fingertip... Cozumel

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Sporting Life in Cozumel

Scuba Diving

Santa Rosa Reef, San Francisco Reef, Chankanaab Reef and spectacular Palancar Reef are sites of dive locations that make divers hearts quicken. Add warm waters and another 26 reefs of wonderful variety, and you have the number one reason Cozumel is on the map. Dive operators are numerous and safety standards are strict. Contact the Cozumel Association of Dive Operators (Ph: 987/23058) or SSS Recompression Chamber (Ph: 987/22387) for a list of properly certified shops.

Snorkeling

Chankanaab Bay, the waters off of Hotel Presidente and the Fiesta Americana Hotel as well Playas Corona and San Francisco are teeming with fish extravaganzas. For equipment as well as planned excursions try Fiesta Cozumel (Ph: 987/20725 / 20433), Turismo Aviomar (Ph: 987/20477) and Snorkozumel (Ph: 987/24166).

Sailing

Between the months of April and June, swordfish, sailfish and marlin migrate in the waters off Cozumel. In total more than 220 species of fish create one of the world's most popular areas for bottom and deep-sea fishing. Almost every hotel that manages to have a dock also offers fishing boats for their guests. For groups up to six interested in game fishing, Club Nautico de Cozumel (Ph: 987/20118) is considered the best. Several choices exist for smaller groups including, Aquarius Fishing and Tours (Ph: 987/21092), Cozumel's Angler's Fleet (Ph: 800 253-2701 and Yucab Reef Diving & Fishing (Ph: 987/24110).

Watersports

For rental jetskiis, waterskiis and small boats try Del Mar Aquatics (Ph: 987/21665) or Agua Safari (Ph: 987/20892). For windsurfing rentals and lessons call 987/20017.

Glass-bottom Boats

For those who wish to stay dry while enjoying the spectacular underwater show of reefs and fish, call Turismo Aviomar (Ph: 987/20477) or Fiesta Cozumel (Ph: 987/20745).