Mexico Cozumel news:Checkpoints for Motorcycle HelmetsThe city has put checkpoints entering and leaving the town because of the latest practice of wearing protective helmets backwards, like baseball hats, as a fashion statement. This is doubly dangerous as the helmet not only will not stay on during impact, but may also damage the cervical vertebrae of the neck. Now the helmets must be used correctly as well as being worn in order to avoid the 380 peso fine.source:cozumelinsider.com Posteado el May 22, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel tourism, News Mexico Cozumel:Thirty-sixth Fishing TournamentA total of 169 boats participated in the tournament, which are four more than last year. Almost two-thirds returned with fish on the first day. The “D’César” returned with a 101 kilo marlin, and the “Andros” with a marlin weighing 113 kilos. On the second day of the competition no boats returned with a blue marlin, so the “Andros” retained first place winning prizes of a 4×4 light Chevy truck, two motorcycles and a sport watch with a value of $4,000 US; “D’César” retained second place winning a Chevy Tornado truck and two motorcycles, one for the captain and one for the mate; third, fourth and fifth won a Chevy truck for the owner of the boat and a motorcycle for the captain. Third place was won by “El Marlin Azul” of Chetumal and fourth by “La Rebe” of Isla Mujeres, and fifth place was taken by “Winter Depression” from Puerto Aventuras. Motor scooters were awarded for the largest fish of each species. “True North” (Cozumel) won for the largest sawfish, “Andros” won for the largest blue marlin, “Heavenly” (Cozumel) won for the largest white marlin, “David I” won for the largest tuna, “La Rebe” won for the largest Wahoo and “Pez Espada” won for the largest Mahi Mahi.source:cozumelinsider.com Posteado el May 22, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel tourism, sports Mexico Cozumel Archeology:The Maya, Toltec and Aztec culture.While travelling along charming, jungle bordered paths; you will be delighted to find more than 60 replica sculptures, symbolizing the Maya, Toltec and Aztec cultures.Observe how the Mayan families lived and interacted while occupying Cozumel Island (see island adventure Cozumel). Discover how they constructed their homes, played their unique instrumental music, and weaved their own hammocks. The Mayan Families who dwell their today will invite you to sample a taste of their typical hand made “tortilla”.A treat you should not miss!You will be sure to find this a very interesting and educational experience. Posteado el May 22, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel Ecotourisim, Mexico Cozumel culture tourism, Mexico Cozumel tourism Mexico Cozumel ecoturism,Botanical GardenEnjoy strolling amongst the beautiful floral displays within the Botanical Gardens while the soothing music of the Caribbean breeze gently blows through the forest of bamboo surrounding the peninsula. Admire more than 60 different species of palm trees throughout the park.Walk through a passage of orchids and delight in the beauty of the water lilies. You will be amazed at the dinosaur like “iguana” lizards bathing peacefully in the sunlight.The sweeping gardens at Chankanaab Park are home to a numerous variety of colourful and exotic birds. You will be captivated by the flora and fauna that inhabit this magic sanctuary on your journey as you discover all of its inherit beauty Posteado el May 22, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel Ecotourisim, Mexico Cozumel relax tourism, Mexico Cozumel tourism Mexico Cozumel,The Ecological Reserve Punta Sur.The Ecological Reserve Punta Sur Park encompasses an outstanding variety of natural landscapes. It is extended for more than one hundred hectares; lagoon environment prevails with its coastal humid soil and mangrove jungles that are the setting of a mosaic of environments and coastal ecosystems. Posteado el May 22, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel Ecotourisim, Mexico Cozumel tourism
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