Cozumel hosted an international archaeological meeting for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), last week, strengthening its ties with the body and experts from around the world.

The two day event studied the astronomical knowledge of the island's people before the arrival of the Spanish.

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With so much information out there about Cozumel, it's inevitable that some of it will be wrong. 

But at This is Cozumel we take great pride in the quality of our content, so in this series we plan to correct some of the biggest errors, debunk the myths and reveal the truth about the island.

In this first article we'd like to set the record straight about Cozumel's size and correct the frequent claims that Cozumel is "Mexico's largest island".

Here are 30 great reasons to visit Cozumel in a special guest photo article by Matt Kohn, who recently spent 10 days on the island.

Taken from his travel, fitness and positive psychology blog, A Different Hunger, Matt says he was inspired to write it because "Cozumel is a beautiful place!"

For a limited time only, visit this fantastic all-inclusive getaway on a private island by off-road Jeep and pay just $60 per adult! (usually $65)

After an exciting all-terrain journey through the Cozumel jungle, you'll arrive for an unforgettable day of relaxation away from crowds.

Cozumel is dressing up in stars and stripes to celebrate United States' Independence Day, tomorrow.

Tourists, locals and the island's American community are looking forward to a special event downtown that will include live music, local crafts and plenty of food and drink.

Work started on the construction of a new pier at Carnival's Puerta Maya port, in Cozumel, at the end of last month.

With an investment of over $20 million, a new "arm" will be added to the existing pier to allow three ships to be moored at the cruise line's terminal at the same time.

More than 350 canoeists had an emotional paddle from the mainland to Cozumel and back, at the end of last month.

The sea and wind made them battle hard, as they took part in the 2014 historic Travesía Sagrada Maya, or Mayan Sacred Journey.