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  Cozumel Mexico Travel Info : TravelYucatan.com
Cozumel is situated near the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in the State of Quintana Roo.
In Mayan, Cuzamil [Cozumel] translates to "land of the swallows," a reflection of the indigenous birds that inhabit the island.
Cozumel's limestone shore is surrounded by temperate, crystal clear waters, which range from stunning turquoise to deep indigo.
www.travelyucatan.com /cozumel_mexico.php   (1857 words)

  
 Cozumel Travel and Cozumel Hotels | Mexico.com
Nearly all of Cozumel’s hotels, beach clubs and restaurants are clustered on the western (leeward) side of the island where the calm waters are better for swimming and diving.
Cozumel was slammed by hurricane Wilma in October 2005, but all damaged hotels and other tourist facilities have been renovated or rebuilt.
Cozumel is also known for its beach clubs, semi-private stretches of beach outfitted with restaurants, bars, equipment rental, shady beachside palapas and all manner of tropical adventure activities.
www.mexico.com /mexico-vacations/cozumel-travel   (1630 words)

  
 Cozumel Hotel, Cozumel Mexico Vacations, Cozumel Tours, Cozumel Travel
Cozumel is an island of countless attractions in the middle of a sea of excitement.
A Cozumel vacation is ideal for putting up your feet and unwinding, and since its waters are tranquil and transparent, it is also perfect to practice water sports.
Cozumel means paradise for those who love nature, those who scuba dive or snorkel and for romantics: ancient Mayans worshipped Ixchel, the goddess of love and fertility, on this island.
www.cancun.com /Cozumel   (493 words)

  
 Cozumel - About Cozumel Reefs, Cozumel Island History & Helpful Information about the Island of Cozumel
Cozumel measures 28 miles long & 10 miles wide,and is world renown for it's dazzling white sandy beaches and the remarkable clarity of the multi-hued azure Caribbean ocean in which it rests.
Cozumel itself was a sleepy little fishing community until 1961, when a Frenchman by the name of Jacques Cousteau declared us one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world.
In addition to the spectacular open water diving, the region of Cozumel and Akumal are well-known for the underground rivers that honycomb the porous limestone of the Yucatan which provide some of the most beautiful cave and cavern or "cenote" diving in the world.
www.cozumel.net /about   (819 words)

  
 Cozumel Mexico .net; your complete vacation guide
Cozumel has grown steadily over the years since Jacques Cousteau first put the island on the map as a sea turtle sanctuary.
When visitors travel to Cozumel Mexico they want to know in advance where the best restaurants are, what are the best things to do, tour operators, SCUBA diving, beaches, and so on.
Also, a Cozumel pictures web site has has been added by popular demand and is located on the main menu.
cozumelmexico.net   (546 words)

  
 Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel has accommodations ranging from five star hotels and all inclusive resorts to value priced villas and bungalows located in the downtown or following the beaches.
Cozumel's beaches vary from long, treeless, sandy stretches to isolated coves and rocky shores.
Most development is on the leeward (western) side, where the coast is relatively sheltered by the proximity of the mainland 12 miles to the west.
www.gallagherstravels.com /international_places/Mexico/cozumel.html   (3037 words)

  
 Tour By Mexico ® - Cozumel in Quintana Roo State, Mexico
Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, but its relatively small size and interesting sights make touring both manageable and enjoyable.
Cozumel is the perfect jumping-off point for excursions to the fantastic Mayan ruins on the mainland and other points of interest along the coast.
Cozumel has 25 coral reefs that are located in the occidental part of the isle.
www.tourbymexico.com /qroo/cozumel/cozumel.htm   (1105 words)

  
 We have the best Cozumel condo rental services and Cozumel vacation rental resorts in the area
Costa Azul, the largest Cozumel condo rental in the five-unit building, is located in the prestigious Corpus Christi addition and provides easy access to the beach, world-class scuba diving, snorkeling, grocery store, and all the island of Cozumel has to offer.
This 2-bedroom, 2 ½-bath, 3-balcony Cozumel vacation rental villa is designed for complete privacy, whether the Cozumel condo rental is for a single family or multiple families.
The Cozumel vacation rental condo's numerous large windows and sliding glass doors to the balcony not only provide ambience and views but also access to the outdoors and the comfortable island breezes, or you can always turn on the air conditioning.
www.cozumelcondo.net   (731 words)

  
 Cozumel Travel, Hotels, Resorts, Vacations, and More!
For those people planning a vacation in Mexico, Cozumel is definitely one of the places to consider.
Cozumel has long had a reputation as the premiere spot for serious divers, and with good reason.
In addition, Cozumel is only a short distance from the Tulum Corridor, which teems with hidden beaches and archeological ruins to tempt both history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
www.mexico-travel.com /cozumel.htm   (601 words)

  
 Cozumel Vacation Rentals Cozumel Mexico Vacation Homes Vacation Rentals Homes in Mexico
Cozumel Vacation in a tropical climate with easy accessibility to the reefs, constant water clarity and comfortable water temperatures ranging from 77° to 82° F. Perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling - divers can dive year-round.
Cozumel Getaways is a convenient hacienda, offering both first-class villas and homes with all of the comforts and special touches that let you feel right at home in your own private, deluxe accommodations.
Tired of “living” in Cozumel Mexico hotels while he was in Cozumel on dive trips, he built the first Cozumel vacation villa in a residential area of town and named it, appropriately, “Casa Ogletree”.
www.cozumelgetaways.com   (539 words)

  
 Cozumel - Mexico Vacations @ Mexico Travel 101 Guide.
Cozumel, Mexico, is an island located 44 miles south of Cancun, Mexico.
Cozumel’s land mass is 28-miles long and 11-miles wide, of mostly flat, undisturbed scrubland and outlaying beaches.
The only town on Cozumel is San Miguel, whose inhabitants are friendly to visitors and eager to share their restaurants, shops and nightlife.
www.mexicotravel101.com /cozumel-vacations   (359 words)

  
 Cozumel, Mexico - Cozumel Vacation Packages - Vacation Express
Cozumel is a beautiful island in the Mexican Caribbean, only 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
One of the most popular destinations in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving, a Cozumel vacation package is also a delightful way to enjoy the warmth and flavor of Mexico in a safe, intimate environment.
A Cozumel vacation package is the perfect choice for divers, water sports enthusiasts and families looking for a more laid-back vacation experience.
www.vacationexpress.com /cozumel   (479 words)

  
 Golfing in Cozumel, Mexico - A complete golf and travel vacation guide
Located 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Cozumel is Mexico's largest island measuring just 30 miles long and 10 miles wide.
Cozumel was a sleepy little fishing community until Frenchman Jacques Cousteau declared it the most beautiful scuba diving area in the world in 1961.
In fact, the island even features Cozumel Reefs National Park, a protected 30,000-acre national area covering 85 percent of the island's dive sites and embracing the southern section of Cozumel in an effort to conserve, monitor and research the reef formation and its natural habitat.
www.worldgolf.com /mexico/cozumel   (1104 words)

  
 Cozumel, Mexico
Eighteenth century Mayan scribes, in the Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel, describe Cozumel as the center from which the Earth children multiplied 'like bees from a hive of honey.' Women crossed the 12 mile, 3000 ft. deep channel from the Yucatan to pay homage to Ixchel for whom at least thirty shrines were built.
The majority of Cozumel's visitors make their way to these waters resulting in substantial coral degradation at Chankanaab, Corona and Yucab reefs while Paraiso was practically destroyed by the construction of the new cruise ship terminal.
Cozumel Dive Map by Franko's Maps is one of the most detailed dive maps of Cozumel that we have seen.
www.great-adventures.com /destinations/mexico/cozumel.html   (3726 words)

  
 Cozumel Mexico - Johann & Sandra's Cozumel
Cozumel is Mexico's largest inhabited island, is also one of the country's biggest paradoxes.
Cozumel's appeal lies with its combination of the best of Mexico with the allure of vacationing on a Caribbean island.
Nature lovers come to Cozumel to see giant see turtles laying their eggs (May to September) and to observe the island's variety of exotic migratory bird life.
www.johann-sandra.com /cozumel.htm   (1208 words)

  
 Iberostar Cozumel Resort - Cozumel Hotel Reservations
The Iberostar Cozumel is an all-inclusive resort located on the southwestern coast of the island near Cozumel's most famous attraction, the Planacar Reef.
Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, nestled just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cozumel measures 28 miles long and 10 miles wide, and is world renown for it's dazzling white sandy beaches and the remarkable clarity of the multi-hued azure Caribbean ocean in which it rests.
www.jmtravel.com /cozumel1.htm   (666 words)

  
 Cozumel Cruise Info: About Our Island
The Mayans believed that Cozumel was the spiritual home of Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of fertility and love, and Mayan women are said to have journeyed from all parts of the vast Mayan empire to worship at her shrines on the island.
In fact, the name Cozumel comes from the Mayan word "Cuzamil-Pectin" or "Land of the Swallows" because, as legend has it, she thanked the women for dedicating temples here to her by sending her favorite bird as a sign of gratitude.
In 1848 Cozumel's population began to grow again as it was reinhabited by Mayan and white Spanish refugees from the long and bloody Caste War on the mainland.
www.cozumelmycozumel.com /Pages/CozumelCruisesAboutCozumel.htm   (993 words)

  
 DIVECOZUMEL.COM - A Cozumel Trip Planning Guide with Cozumel hotels, restaurants, attractions, maps, ferry schedule and ...
Cozumel is a relaxed diver's paradise--simply fall into the water and the island's strongish currents will carry you away, past a technicolor reef scene that boasts a rainbow array of sponges and scads of unique fish.
In addition to the perfect year-round weather, beautiful beaches and crystal clear water, there are many fine Cozumel restaurants, fun shopping experiences (where haggling can be taken to a new level) and a wide variety of Cozumel nightlife from party-all-night bars to quieter jazz clubs.
Cozumel was a fisherman's paradise long before it became such a popular diving port of call.
www.cozumelonline.com   (632 words)

  
 Cozumel Port Information and Shore Excursion Review
Cozumel is a small island off the east coast of Mexico in the Caribbean Sea.
Cozumel has a good number of communications centers that offer fair rates and you can also purchase a MexTel prepaid telephone card for 100 Pesos that will allow you to call home as much as you want.
Cozumel's West Coast Beaches on the South Side of Cozumel: Here is a special report of Cozumel's incredible west coast beaches and beach clubs.
www.caribbeanportreviews.com /Cozumel.htm   (1371 words)

  
 Discover Cozumel.com: An online travel guide and reservation service for Cozumel, Mexico!
Cozumel, Mexicos largest island and top Caribbean dive destination, lies 12 miles off the Yucatán Peninsula, separated by a 3,000-ft-deep channel.
Cozumel's beaches vary from scalloped bays and inlets to wide wind-swept swathes of powdery sand.
The Mexican island of Cozumel is especially known for its exceptionally clear, 150-foot visibility, and for its effortless drift diving.
www.discovercozumel.net   (262 words)

  
 Cozumel Mexico vacation rentals guide - Cozumel photos, rentals, maps, restaurants, beaches, scuba diving
There's information on Cozumel vacation villas and rentals, maps, Cozumel car and jeep rentals, photos, Cozumel beaches, Cozumel restaurant reviews, plus what to do on your Cozumel vacation from scuba diving to sport fishing.
There is really only one city on Cozumel and although the name is San Miguel, most simply refer to it as Cozumel.
The newest, and what many consider the nicest residential area on Cozumel is called Corpus Cristi, and it includes an area between this large church on 20th Ave.
www.gocozumel.com   (557 words)

  
 Cozumel Vacation Villas
Cozumel Vacation Villas is proud to offer a wide array of both great In-Town Villas and Beautiful Oceanfront Homes.
Cozumel Vacation Villas has access to luxurious villas and condos with over 40 private vacation homes located throughout the island.
The beautiful island of Cozumel is the largest in Mexico and is located in the Caribbean right off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
www.cozumel-villas.com   (379 words)

  
 Cozumel Mexico Travel - Home
The artworks are inspired by, and dedicated to, Mexico and the Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo.
Cozumel is the second location for Dulce y Amargo or 'Sweet and Bitter'.
Trump's spokesperson, Selma Langer, told This is Cozumel that they were "looking at a project in Cozumel, but the project is not being pursued at this particular time".
www.thisiscozumel.com   (598 words)

  
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Cozumel Palace is the only five-star resort within 10 minutes walking distance of beautiful downtown San Miguel and the Convention Center.
In the heart of the Island of Cozumel, Casa Mexicana Cozumel is the architectural centerpiece of the area.
The Park Royal Cozumel is located on a powder white sandy beach on the northern Hotel Zone of Isla Cozumel, facing the crystal waters of the Mexican Caribbean.
www.deltavacations.com /destination.aspx?code=Cozumel   (1133 words)

  
 Travel Guide For Cozumel and The Mayan Riviera
Cozumel, gem of the Mexican Caribbean, is located twelve miles off the southern coast of the Yucatan, just across from Playa del Carmen and nearby Akumal.
Cozumel is a destination for people seeking a relaxing, laid back vacation that includes the island's world renowned diving or snorkeling its fabled coral reefs.
Cozumel's west coast is where you'll find the majority of the island's development.
cozguide.net   (195 words)

  
 Cozumel Island Mexico maps, restaurants, diving, hotels, bars
Cozumel is full of of American/Cancun style eateries (a la Hard Rock Cafe), but for a very good, well priced authentic Mexican meal try La Choza Restaurant.
As far as hotels go, Cozumel has been around for a while so you can find anything from the Intercontinental to little ma and pa family run inexpensive places.
Cozumel Seaside Retreats specializes in direct beach access condos for rent, particularly in thevery nice beachfront Mirimar Condominiums.
www.cancunsouth.com /cit_cozumel.html   (574 words)

  
 Cozumel Vacation Villas - Vacation rentals, homes, condos and property management - Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel Vacation Villas S.A. de CV located in Cozumel, Mexico.
Flight options to Cozumel have improved in the last year.
For those unable to fly to Cozumel you can still fly into Cancun and make a short trip to the island via taxi and ferry.
cvvmexico.com   (299 words)

  
 Scuba Diving in Cozumel Mexico Snorkeling   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As of March 15, 1999 - The National Marine Park (Parque Nacional de Cozumel) is charging each diver a user fee of " $2 per day " to scuba dive in the National Marine Park (where most of the reefs are).
If you are venturing for the first time into tropical waters, or it's been a few years since you last donned your face mask and fins, a few hours practice at shore before snorkeling from the boat will be well spent.
Diving with computers and taking advantage of Cozumel's multi-levels and longer bottom time is not a problem.
www.cozumel.escapia.com /C_Scuba.aspx   (2197 words)

  
 Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel is one of the world´s top diving destinations, so there´s no shortage of dive shops or independent dive operators on the Island.
Cozumel Country Club is located about 3.5 miles north of town near Country Club Estates.
Arriving at Playa del Carmen from Cozumel by tender, relax in the comforts of your air conditioned bus as you enjoy a scenic drive to Tulum while your English speaking native guide offers a colorful narration and explains the history and life in the Yucatan as well as the mysterious Mayan culture.
cruises.cheapcaribbean.com /caribbean_cruises.asp?pageID=474   (1565 words)

  
 Cozumel Mexico; Celarain Lighthouse and Parque Punta Sur
Cozumel Mexico; Celarain Lighthouse and Parque Punta Sur
Cozumel Mexico has a park called Parque Punta Sur.
In the early 1980's and before, the lighthouse was watched over by a family that would make fresh whole fish (caught that morning, with their eyes still looking at you :-) along with rice, refried beans and fresh tortillas made by the mom, for people that would come to visit.
cozumelmexico.net /Celarain_Lighthouse.html   (419 words)

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