Located about 40 miles off the shore of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel Mexico's pristine beaches, warm ocean water and convenient access to jungle tours are just some of the reasons that Cozumel is consistently r
anked in the top five of the world's most popular vacation spots.Cozumel, Mexico's by air from Mexico city is about 2 ½ hours, Merida in about 40 minutes, Cancun in about 15 minutes; also from other Mexican and US airports; by ferry from Playa del Carmen in about 1 hour of Puerto Aventuras. Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty of water sports such as diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and more, but you don't have to get wet to discover the appeal of this easy-going, sleepy island.
History of Cozumel
Cozumel, known to t he Maya as Ah-cuzamil (Land of the swallows) was apparently a site of major significance during the Mayan post-Classic period, paricualry between AD 1000 and 1200. Old records also suggest that if was from Cozume
l that several Mayan tribes set off on their migrations across the mainland.Cozumel's west coast is where you will find the majority of the island's development. It is also the most populated island in Mexico with an estimated population of around 90,000.Shopping in Cozumel
Take the time to explore the beautiful, windswept, eastern beaches that are wonderful for picnics, sunning and shell collecting. Non-divers can kick back on a sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number o
f seaside activities, such as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining i
n an open-airLocal Currency - Mexico's currency is the peso. Cozumel offers unbelievable prices on diamonds, colored gemstones, jewelry, watches, gold, sterling silver, and even Oriental rugs as well as local Mexican artisans and handicrafts.
Cozumel Tourism
Just like the ancient Mayans, today many cruise ship passengers and tourists visit Cozumel Mexico each year. Given the growing popularity of Cozumel, the island has a number of excellent hotel, resorts and a few Bed and Breakfasts can also be found. Cozumel is a very special place for visitors that repeatedly return to the island to fish, dive, and snorkel or relax.
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