
Marine protected area in the Cozumel reef system off Mexico
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Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park is a protected marine ecosystem of the western and southern coastline of Cozumel in Quintana Roo. The park was established to protect coral reefs close to the island. The reefs are a part of the world's second-longest reef system, called the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, that extends along the entire Mexican Caribbean and along much of the Central American coast. The Cozumel reefs offer countless underwater sights to delight snorkelers and scuba divers.
The closest airport is Cozumel International Airport CZM. It receives flights from most major Mexican cities and international flights from Houston (United Airlines) and Miami (American Airlines), among others.
Read in the guideDive boats can be hired in the town of San Miguel or at numerous resorts.
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