Cozumel,
México -
Caribbean Island Paradise, live it to believe it.
Isla Cozumel is in the
Caribbean sea, state of
Quintana Roo,
Mexico, off the eastern coast of
Yucatán Peninsula and opposite of
Playa Del Carmen.
We fly from
Los Angeles to
Cancun and then to Cozumel and stay at an all inclusive hotel
Park Royal in
San Miguel, the capital.
The Dolphin Discovery experience in Chankanaab, a
National Marine Park, was super awesome! Snorkeling, scuba diving with tropical fish on a colorful reef, beach and lagoon with hammocks, botanical garden, crocodiles, mayan archaeological sites, steam bath, tequila factory tour and tasting, freshly hand made tortillas, royal swimming with dolphins and the sea lion show.
The city of San Miguel is a popular cruise ship destination, a beautiful waterfront promenade, family-oriented, authentic and vibrant Mexican-Mayan food and culture, arts and shops, many skills and trades, unique custom works, tile spray painting by
Jorge Matos,
Huichol Beading by Poncho
Nava. Also sailing, deep sea fishing,
Atlantis submarine tours, nature tours, parasailing, surfing and stand up paddle boarding. La Choza restaurant, Yucatecan cooking, of
Mexican Caribbean influence.
Playa Del Carmen, ferry dock, UltraMar,
Yucatan Channel,
Quinta Avenida,
Fifth Avenue, tobacco factory,
Cuban cigars, hand-rolled from leaves. La Caprichoza, authentic
Mexican cuisine. Fundadores
Park,
Capilla De
Nuestra Señora del Carmen, prayer dance by the papantla bird-men in gratitude to Chichini (the
Sun God),
Xipe Totec (God of
Fertility), and Tlaloc (
Rain God) and other
Maya stories of
Legends and
Gods.
Southern half of
Cozumel Island, scenic ride, white-sand beaches, pristine
Atlantic waters of amazingly clear turquoise color.
Punta Sur, ecological park, coral reefs, secluded beaches, monkeys, crocodile lagoon, Celarian
Lighthouse,
Faro de
Celarain.
Coconut stands, nude beaches.
San Gervasio, archaeological site of the pre-Columbian
Maya civilization, goddess Ix
Chel.
Xcaret, theme eco-park, coati, spider monkeys, raccoons, panthers, jaguar, snorkeling, scuba and snuba, swimming with sharks, stingrays and dolphins.
Sea Trek, tropical fish, stingrays, underground rivers.
Chapel of
Guadalupe, Ppolé,
Mayan pyramids, paradise river,
Mayan village, Mayan artisans.
Adrenalina boat. Xcaret Mexico Espectacular, night show, Maya ballgame, Pelota
Purepecha, fire ball hockey,
Flor de
Pina -
Tuxtepec Oaxaca,
Fluent and Drums - La
Chontalpa,
La Bruja &
La Bamba -
Veracruz,
Danza de los Viejitos -
Michoacan,
México En La Piel.
CUN to
LAX (Cancun to Los Angeles) was a dream come true - chasing the sunset with a crescent moon out the window from 32,000 feet!
January 2015.
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- published: 13 Feb 2015
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