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.

A whopping 273 pound Blue Marlin helped the winning team to victory in the "Mexico Boat Rodeo" fishing tournament in Cozumel, earlier this month.

Made on the first day of fishing, the catch proved unbeatable and led the crew on the Marlin Negro to victory.

The whale sharks will soon be back on their seasonal migration again.

Take our tours from June to September 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 make sure you see them while you can!

Westin hotels confirmed, this week, they are building a new 14-story beachfront hotel on Cozumel's north-west shore.

Speaking exclusively to This is Cozumel, Aletia Salas, spokesperson for Starwood hotels, the American owners of Westin, said the island provides "the ideal setting and a perfect balance".