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5. Snorkeling at the Money Bar Cozumel

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The Money Bar is a nice place to snorkel. You will find a number of interesting Caribbean fish not far from the surface. The Money Bar itself does not charge you to use their area. But you should buy something and show them you appreciate them making it available and well maintained. For the first time people to Cozumel there is the snorkeling beaches on the Western side of the Island and amazing sand beaches on the East side of the Island.

4. Cozumel Carnival March 8th,2011

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Ok, the party never seems to stop in Carnival. This is the 4th day although the parade was rained out last night. The parade just seems to get better and better. We sat outside Rock and Java on the main street from 6:30pm to almost 9:30pm, when the paride went by on the other side of the street and then came back. I think they went about 5 kms and they danced all the way. At the end of the parade there was still big smiles. What a night for Carnival. Mostly the Cozumel people are reserved and dress descretely until Carnival, where everyone gets out and shakes their bootie. Bright coloured floats, costumes and jiggles and wiggles that you wonder how anyone can have that much energy. I think there is 2 or 3 more nights of Carnival. Enjoy!

3. Cozumel Carnival March 7th,2011

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2. Cozumel Carnival March 5th,2011

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This is the first time we have seen the Cozumel Carnival Parade. Mostly the Cozumel people are reserved and dress descretely until Carnival, where everyone gets out and shakes their bootie. Bright coloured floats, costumes and jiggles and wiggles that you wonder how anyone can have that much energy. Good thing it is held after dark. Enjoy!

1. Chichen-Itza Mexico

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Chichen-Itza The day started out in Cozumel where we took the 7am ferry to Playa Del Carma and started the tour at 8am. We were happy to have a great tour guide and would not suggest doing the tour without one right in your van or bus. It was a 2 and 1/2 hour trip with one stop on the way. Our tour guide explained much of the Mayan culture and history on the way to Chichen-Itza. Our stop was at a gift shop that made their own obsidian statues. The statues turn to gold in the sunlight and when the Spanish discovered the Mayan cities that were covered in Obsidian, they though the cities were made of gold. We arrived about 11:30am and to say it was amazing is an understatement. We spent 2 and 1/2 hours in Chichen-Itza and then went for lunch where we were entrained by delightful Mexican dancers. Then off to the Cenote to cool off. Then off to Valladolid where we visited a original Spanish Church. What a great day. If you are visiting the Carebean you should visit Chichen-Itza. We arrived back at Playa Del Carma at 7:45pm and caught the 8pm Ferry back to Cozumel. Tips would be take lots of water, small change and you can buy a Obsidian statue in the Chichen-Itza for 100 to 200 pesos. Also tips are expected. Enjoy!

Biking Cozumel full Island 66kms

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Battery store Cozumel Mexico ... Fugi Film store

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28. Cozumel Museum

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Cozumel Museum Some of the pictures are a little dark because I was not able to use the flash. Sorry.

27. Peurta Maya 2011

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Peurta Maya is Carnivals cruise ship docking port of call for Cozumel that is 4 km south of the Royal Carebean Punta Cana cruise ship dock. They have build a colorful maya shopping area where people that are on the cruise ships usually just spend the day and then get back on the ship.

Biking in Cozumel 2015

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We would bike 33 kms a day from town to Paradise Beach and back and sometimes the whole Island which is 66kms.
This is some of the best biking I've done and me and my 73 year old friend did 3000kms each in 2015.

29. Cozumel Carnaval 2013

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30. Cozumel Good Friday March 29, 2013

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LINK TO --- Cozumel Good Friday March 29, 2013 around 12:00 PM at the Square by the Ferry.

29. San Gervasio Cozumel Mayan Ruins Cozumel

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In terms of importance in the Mayan culture, Cozumel's San Gervasio Ruins are a more significant site than Tulum. Tulum was simply a coastal "watchpost" if you will where as San Gervasio contains the temple built to honor the godess Ix Chel. Visitors can experience first hand the mysteries of Mayan culture here at the largest archeological site on the island. A strategic location from both a commercial and political point of view, San Gervasio was also a sacred place for the Maya women. Ix Chel is the Mayan godess of fertility and rain. In ancient times, every Mayan woman was expected, at least once in her lifetime, to make the journey to Cozumel from the mainland to make offerings to Ix Chel for her family's fertility and crop sustenance. Inhabited from 200 AD to the Spanish conquest, San Gervasio was the sanctuary of the Goddess Ix Chel as well as an important commercial, political and cultural center. Engravings at the site relate to events all over the Mayan world.

26. Cozumel Waterfront Nov 2008

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25. Downtown Cozumel 2008

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24. Cozumel April 15,2004 2nd Dive of the Day

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23. Cozumel April 15,2004 1st Dive of the Day

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22. Night Diving Cozumel Nov 19,2004

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21. Night Diving Cozumel Nov 17,2004

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20. Coba Mexico

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Coba was a ancient Mayan City. It was about 70 miles in diameter and has the tablets for the Mayan calendar which ends Dec 21,2012. I plan to go back in 2013 to see the next calendar. People can rent bikes for $7 per day and this place is large. So take lots of water and good walking shoes. It also has one of the last pyramids that you can climb so good shoes again is a must.

19. Tulum Mexico

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Tulum is one of the main tours you will want to go on. I think about a hour from Pla De Carma. You should have lots of water and if you want to go swimming bring a towel, lots of water to rinse off and your swimming suite.

18. Dive Columbia Shallows Cozumel

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Columbia Shallows is about the best place to do snorkeling and very shallow dives at about 15 to 20 ft. Only thing is it is at least a 1 hour trip by boat so probably $60 to $70 per person to get there but if you do Columbia Shallows and Palincar Gardens it is well worth it.

17. Dive Palincar Gardens Cozumel

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Diving Palincar Gardens is a shallow dive 20 to 50 feet but you can go deeper but the best shots are about 25 feets. Enjoy the pics this is one the best dives you will do in Cozumel in my opinion.

16. XCARET - Mexico's theme park.

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XCARET is a amazing theme park to visit. I suggest you go there early in the morning and stay for the grand show at night. The dinner theater is especially enjoyable.

15. Dive off El-Cid La Ceiba

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This was a nice dive off El-Cid La Ceiba and Park Royal

14. Dive Paradise Reef Cozumel

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13. Cozumel - Day of the Dead Festival - Nov 1st & 2nd Annually

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Day of the Dead is a annual pre-spanish (Aztec and pre America cultures) festival in Mexico that celebrates and honors deceased relatives. Families build alters, offer food, flowers, photos, candles and other items.

The festivities are something to see.

Usually helpd November 1st and 2nd Annually.

12. Punt Morena Beach Cozumel

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Punt Morena Beach Cozumel is located mid island on the East side of the Island where the best swimming beaches exist. The best snorkeling area are the West side of the Island because it is sheltered. Be careful for the rip tides on the East Side of the Island.

One unique feature about the sand on Cozumel is it coral sand that is porris and does not get scalding hot like other regular sand beaches. The best beaches are on the East side (Atlantic) of the Island. The best snorkeling is on the West side (Caribbean) of the Island. So if you are on a cruise ship which dock on the West side of the Island you will have to get a ride to the East Side beaches. But probably cheaper to rent a car as a taxi ride could be very expensive.
In January I will give you a good place to rent a car. Should be $35 to $45 max with insurance per day. If you pay more then negotiate a better price.

11. South Beachs Punta Sur Cozumel

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This beach near Punta Sur is just as you start driving north on the south east side of the island.
One unique feature about the sand on Cozumel is it coral sand that is porris and does not get scalding hot like other regular sand beaches. The best beaches are on the East side (Atlantic) of the Island. The best snorkeling is on the West side (Caribbean) of the Island. So if you are on a cruise ship which dock on the West side of the Island you will have to get a ride to the East Side beaches. But probably cheaper to rent a car as a taxi ride could be very expensive.
In January I will give you a good place to rent a car. Should be $35 to $45 max with insurance per day. If you pay more then negotiate a better price.

10. Punta Langosta Cozumel Mexico

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Punta Langosta is a international peer where cruise ships commonly dock. There is a number of shops include Carlos and Charles, Senior Frogs, Hard Rock Cafe, Starbucks and many more shops.
This is the downtown Cozumel terminal and is 4 blocks to the main downtown square. No taxi's needed here to get to shopping, museum or just wandering around.
Need to stock up, there is 2 large grocery stores within 3 blocks to the right of terminal, Mega & Cheduria.

9. Sergio's Silver Shops by Cozumel Square

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There is a lot of Silver Shops in Cozumel and here is the best fine silver shop and they actually made a few pieces for me that were very nice. This shop has the best quality silver in Cozumel and the most honest. I have visited other shops and seen people being sold silver that was not actually silver. One way to tell is take a magnet and if it is magnetic then it is not silver. But why bother, just shop at Sergio's shop and I will personally guarantee it.

8. Cozumel Square by Ferry

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Cozumel Square by Ferry has hundreds of shops in a nice walking, pedestrian friendly area.

7. Mega Supermarket Cozumel Mexico

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Mega Supermarket is located 3 blocks from Summer Place Inn along the Caribbean Sea. It has all the items found in most north american super markets and maybe more.

6. Corpus Christy Catholic Church Cozumel

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Catholic Church of San Miguel, patron saint of the island.