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Vacationing On Cozumel Island
By Jennifer Bailey, Thu Dec 8th
Cozumel an island paradise visited and adored by travelers fromaround the globe. It’s not just the beautiful white sandybeaches that circle the island or the almost perfect year roundvacation weather, nor is it the plentiful supply of lodging,international food and variety of entertainment options thatbring travelers back time and time again. Cozumel is the scubadiver’s paradise containing an abundance of coral reefs,brightly painted fish and crystal clear waters. Imagine beingable to descend to minimum depths and see almost 200 feetaround, gazing at some of the most unique and beautifulunderwater scenes imaginable. Even for the less adventurous whodon’t want to dive, the 80 degree water and rich coralreefs teeming with wildlife, offer unforgettable experiences tosnorkelers and swimmers. Mexico’s largest island, just 28 miles long and 10 miles wide,Cozumel is located off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.For history buffs, this unique island is a beneficiary of theMayan culture of farmers, fisherman and warriors that prosperedon the nearby mainland. Day trips to ancient ruins at ChichenItza, Tulum and Coba provide an exciting way to blend someeducational memories with your ocean adventure. In fact, one ofthe lesser known but still fascinating sites can be found righton Cozumel. Called San Gervacio, the site has been turned into abeautiful park and was once the place where Mayan womenjourneyed to worship the goddess Ixchel, the goddess offertility. In addition to the fabulous beaches and ocean waters, Cozumel ishome to a system of underground rivers that honeycomb the porouslimestone of the area, providing the truly adventurous
with someof the most beautiful cave or “cenote” diving found anywhere onthe globe. Filled with fresh water that is almost as clear asair, the sights in these underground lakes are unequaled intheir natural beauty and splendor. Truly, Cozumel has somethingto offer a wide variety of vacationers and pleasure seekers.From the exhausted city dweller who yearns for the peace andquiet of a beautiful tropical paradise, to the life challengingadventurous types who crave excitement and new, uniqueexperiences, to the history buff who marvels over the ruins ofpast civilizations, Cozumel has something to offer everyone.
About the author:Cozumel Info providesdetailed information about Cozumel beaches, weather, vacations,real estate, hotels, and more. Cozumel Info is the sister siteof Punta Cana Web.
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