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Visit the great beaches of Cozumel Island, Mexico

 
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added on 27th of August, 2008

Located in the Caribbean Sea on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, the island of Cozumel covers 490-square-km.

With 15 km (9 mi) wideness and a length of 53 km (33 mi), this beautiful island, having developed only 3%, is a paradise of low hills, rocky beaches dotted with palm trees and crystal-clear waters. The roads are paved, but you have to avoid the dirt roads because, especially in the rainy season, the floods make these roads impassable. So proceed with great caution, especially after a rain.

The rainy season, also known as the hurricane season, lasts from June until October. Temperature remains constant at 80° F and reaches 90° F during the months of July and August, period when the air gets humid and hot. If you want to bath, then you should know that water temperature varies from upper 70° F to low 80° F. Although cold fronts coming from the north can cause temperatures to fall during the winter months, Cozumel is less affected because of its location near the mainland.

Cozumel was a territory of the Maya people. It is said that this island was the home of goddess of fertility and love, Ixchel. The Mayans built temples to worship the goddess and in return they received Ixchel’s favourite bird, a sign of good fortune. As a result of this, the Mayan named the island "The Land of the Swallows".

An icon of Cozumel, Chankanaab National Marine Park is a place where you can enjoy all kind of activities. After a short taxi ride, you and your family can spend quality time snorkeling or just lying in the sun. But you should know that Chankanaab National Park has expensive amenities. If you are more interested in history, then you should visit the Maya ruins. It’s worth sightseeing them.

Another natural attraction of this island is represented by Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. One of the park's attractions is an old lighthouse located in Punta Celarain. The reservation includes also Colombia Lagoon; here you can see endangered species of animals, among which marine turtles.

You may never want to leave this island treasure, so choose to enjoy activities both below and above water. Cozumel offers enough daytime activities to make you want to prolong your vacation.

Being a small island off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula, with its breathtaking underwater scenery, Cozumel is the perfect place to scuba dive. But you can enjoy a great variety of water sports: snorkeling, kayaking, deep-sea fishing.

Famous for its mixture of sandy and rocky beaches, on this island you can lay back and get a beautifully tanned body, enjoy marvelous sunsets or walk under the moonlight. You can even swim in these crystal blue waters. It’s up to you!

Don’t lose such a great opportunity of exploring the mysterious and exotic island of Cozumel, Mexico.

 

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Cozumel Nightlife

Nightlife in the island of Cozumel isn't huge enough to be compared with that of metros. Still the nightclubs available in the city of Cozumel are pretty busy and it will surely be enough to help you enjoy your nightlife whenever you hit this city. You will love the awesome ambience of various nightclubs, live music which plays regularly, and the perfect hospitality of these nightclubs. Don’t be surprised if you make some new friends while enjoying your nights as the locals of the city are very friendly with the tourists that come to the city. It is also one of the safest cities in Mexico where you can walk around the city late nights... Read more »

 
 
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Recent reviews for Cozumel

Paradise on Earth in Mexico - Sep 5, 2008, by lindamura
Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women, is one of the natural treasures of Mexico, is a dreamlike place, a truly paradise. This wonderful island combines the beauty of the Caribbean, the lush tropical jungle and the unique heritage of Mayan... Read more »

Meinem Besuch in Mexiko - Jul 30, 2009, by mary
Über Mexico Die Mexicaner sind sehr stolz auf ihre Traditionen. Sie haben überall Traditionen, wie zum Beispiel in der Kunst, im Kunsthandwerk, beim alltäglichen Leben, bei Festen, auf Märkten und in der Gastronomie.... Read more »

The great Barbacoa Tacos - Dec 13, 2006, by MadSuh
When in Saltillo, there are several great places to go to eat. You can find great Tacos and Fajitas all over Mexico, but in the North you will find a few that you cannot find anywhere else. Barbaco Taco was my favorite dish. It's a Taco... Read more »

Traveling in Mexico - Feb 22, 2006, by travelgrove-editor
Population: 104 million Major Airports: * Juarez International Airport, Mexico City - MEX * Cancun International Airport - CUN * Puerto Vallarta Ordaz - PVR * Los Cabos International Airport - SJD * Guadalajara... Read more »

Visiting Rosarito in Mexico - Dec 15, 2008, by MadSuh
Well, if you are up for some cheap fun South of the border, go to Rosarito. I never really liked the place though, it's dirty and dangerous a little like the big city nearby 'Tijuana' or TJ as the college kids in California call it. So, if... Read more »

 
 

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