Cozumel Island is situated in the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula opposite Playa del Carmen Island. It is12 miles from the mainland coast of Yucatan Peninsula. This island is famous for the various adventure activities that it offers. You can go for snorkeling, sea fishing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and kayaking. Most of the residents of Cozumel Island live in San Miguel. This place has a population of roughly 90,000 according to the 2003 census report.
Cozumel in Mexico is highly popular vacation spot. You can come here by air as well as cruise lines. Cozumel is 28 miles long and 10 miles in width. Island of Cozumel is world renowned for its dazzling white sandy beaches. Enjoy the azure Caribbean sea. With the white beach in the backdrop of the blue sea, Cozumel is a real delight to be in.
The Cozumel Island has a subtropical climate and the natives are of Mayan descent. Farmers, fisherman & warriors who ruled from Campeche to Guatamala for more than 2000 years constituted the Maya culture. Even at those old times they were a very modern civilization. The legacy of their culture survives in the vestiges of the huge cities that are there. San Gervacio is one of the lesser known but very interesting sites. This is now a park with the objective to restore the Mayan culture. Mayan women came here once to worship the goddess Ixchel. So this was once a sacred site where the goddess of fertility was there. So, your trip to Cozumel Island will be no short of fun.
Massive pyramids that can even rival the Cheops are found in Chichen Itza. This is the only Mayan city built that overlooks the sea. There is the choice of climbing 70 different routes. Bask under the glorious sunshine on the beautiful beaches. The Island of Cozumel is one of the most sought after Tourist Attractions in and around Cancun.
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