Rent vacation homes in Cozumel, Mexico! Cozumel is a small island just off the coast of Yucatan. Vacation in Cozumel is ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. It has some of the best underwater scenery in the world. According to the Mayan legend, Cozumel was the home of the goddess Ixchel, devoted to love and fertility. Religious temples were dedicated with honor to the goddess and in return she sent her favorite bird as a sign of gratitude and good fortune. For this reason, the Mayans named the island "The Land of the Swallows". Today, Cozumel is renowned for having the second largest reef in the world. With this in mind, hundreds of cruise ships sail to this island paradise for a fun filled day of sun, nature beauty and endless explorations. The region welcomes thousands of travelers on vacation in Cozumel all year long which is why they have developed a vast lodging infrastructure which includes accommodations such as Cozumel vacation rentals, hotels, and vacation homes in Cozumel.
Cozumel town, San Miguel, has a laid back elegance combining the charming remnants of colonial Mexico with the conveniences of modern life. Its heart and soul is the center plaza, known officially as Parque Benito Juarez, often referred to as the Zocalo or simply as Plaza Central. Shops, restaurants and hotels surround the plaza, and the whole area is blocked off to traffic allowing it to become quite crowded at times. Still, the area is a pleasant place for tourists on vacation in Cozumel to take a paseo (walk), particularly on Sunday evenings when the locals gather to enjoy the free open-air concerts and dances. The main stretch, Avenida Rafael Melgar, is lined with high-end jewelry boutiques, souvenir shops, department stores and restaurants. Browse our featured Cozumel vacation rentals and rent vacation homes in Cozumel, Mexico, today!