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

Reefs cover almost the entire perimeter of the island of Cozumel, but the national Park Reefs of Cozumel is only on the southern part of the island. This place is popular among those tourists who like active rest in the nature, it offers tours to the jungle and dive to the reefs.

Specifically protected within a Park for sea turtles. Representatives of four rare species of turtles annually flooded the beaches, here you can see the green turtle, loggerhead, hawksbill.

In addition to waterfowl vigilant security extends to the rare and endangered black coral - antipatharia. They are often infested with poachers, as they are highly valued in jewelry.

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