National Park "Reefs of Cozumel island" was established on the orders of President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leo July 19, 1996. The park covers an area stretching for 20 kilometers. The climate is subtropical, average daytime temperatures on the coast of + 26-28 degrees and the water - about 25 degrees. The park is located on the island of Cozumel, which is famous for its reef system in the world and is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the second largest reef system in the world.

The reefs cover almost the entire perimeter of the island of Cozumel, but the National Park "Reefs of Cozumel island" is only the southern part of the island. This place is popular among those tourists who enjoy outdoor activities, there are organized excursions into the jungle and dive to the reef.

Specially protected parkland on sea turtles. Representatives of the four rare species of turtles annually flood the beaches, you can see the green turtle, loggerhead, hawksbill.

In addition to waterfowl conservation to be vigilant and rare endangered black coral - antipatarii. They often foraged poachers because they are highly valued in the jewelry business.

National Park in the south of Cozumel is a popular destination for divers from around the world. To create an artificial reef here specially flooded the whole ship. In addition, snorkellers can admire the famous reefs Throat Satan, Maracaibo, Paradise and marine life.