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Archivo para May 15th, 2007

Cozumel, Mexico. Culture tourism: Maya Heritage

Proud traditions link present to past The island of Cozumel derives its name from the Mayan words Cuzam (swallow) and Lumil (land of), which join to form the word Cuzamil (land of swallows). Over time, the word Cuzamil evolved to the Spanish name of Cozumel. The Mayans believed the island to be a sacred shrine.
Inherent [...]

Posteado en May 15, 2007 Categorizado Mexico Cozumel culture tourism, Mexico Cozumel tourism, Relax tourism | Deja un Comentario

Mexico Cozumel, Culture tourism. San Gervasio archaeological site

At the biggest archaeological site on the island you can be part of the Mayan culture and its mysteries. San Gervasio was a strategic point for the commercial and political development of its era and also a sacred Mayan center. Inhabited from 200 A.D. until the Spanish conquest, San Gervasio was a sanctuary of the Goddess [...]

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Mexico Cozumel. Ecotourism: Swimming with Dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is everything you´ve imagined and more - and a chance to encounter these highly intelligent and friendly marine mammals which will fascinate and amaze you.
Just south of the town of San Miguel, is located Isla Cozumel’s Reefs National Marine Park, which boasts the only inland coral reef formation in the world. This [...]

Posteado en May 15, 2007 Categorizado Mexico Cozumel Ecotourisim, Mexico Cozumel relax tourism, Mexico Cozumel sun and beach, Mexico Cozumel tourism | Deja un Comentario

Mexico Cozumel, Ecotourism. Excusions to Cozumel Island

This tour really takes you to the most interesting sites of Cozumel . The tour starts with a visit to San Gervasio, mythical Mayan ruins surrounded by the jungle at the north side of the island. Your guide will tell you all about Ix-Chel, the island’s goddess, how she was worshipped and the mysterious beliefs [...]

Posteado en May 15, 2007 Categorizado Mexico Cozumel Ecotourisim, Mexico Cozumel culture tourism, Mexico Cozumel recreation and sports, Mexico Cozumel relax tourism, Mexico Cozumel sun and beach, Mexico Cozumel tourism | Deja un Comentario

Mexico Cozumel, Gourmet tourism. Enjoy Dinning in Cozumel

With more than 90 different palate-pleasing restaurants and cafés to choose from, visitors to Cozumel are sure to find something to their liking. They can sample some authentic Mayan and Mexican dishes or choose from a number of restaurants serving international fare.
Some dinning establishments such as Carlos’n Charlie’s, Fat Tuesday, Hard Rock Café, Señor Frogs [...]

Posteado en May 15, 2007 Categorizado Gourmet tourism, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel culture tourism, Mexico Cozumel relax tourism, Mexico Cozumel tourism | Deja un Comentario