United States' Independence Day was celebrated in Cozumel, earlier this month, with tourists, locals and the island's American community enjoying a special event downtown.

The party included live music and DJs, food and drink from local restaurants, clowns, contests and face painting - with plenty of stars and stripes, of course.

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The whale sharks are back on their seasonal migration again.

Take our tours to swim with these magnificent animals around the tip of the Yucatan peninsula, about 75 miles (120 km) from Cozumel.

There are only a few months each year when they make their visit, so see them now, while you can!

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Over 450 passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Cancun had an unexpected overnight stop in Cozumel, earlier this month.

The massive Boeing 747-443 transatlantic airliner was diverted to the island due to heavy thunderstorms at its original destination.