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Cozumel, Mexico

Travel to the island of Cozumel and enjoy the waters. Cozumel is Mexico's largest island with a mix of cosmopolitan restaurants, hotels and shops set amidst astounding natural beauty. Cozumel has only one town, San Miguel de Cozumel. It has a laid back elegance combining the charming remnants of colonial Mexico with the conveniences of modern life. Its heart and soul is the center plaza, known officially as Parque Benito Juarez, but often referred to as el zocalo, or simply as Plaza Central. Cozumel has become famous for its superb scuba diving. A scuba destination for pro's from all over the world. It is also a cruise ship destination where stylish amenities are offered in a simple island atmosphere.

Plaza Central is surrounded by Shops, restaurants and hotels, and since the whole area is blocked off to traffic, it can become quite crowded. Still, the area is a pleasant place for a walk, particularly on Sunday evenings when the locals gather to enjoy the free open-air concerts and dances. The main stretch, referred to as the "Avenida Rafael Melgar", is lined with high-end jewelry boutiques, souvenir shops, department stores and restaurants.

Running parallel to the main stretch (Avenida Rafeal Melgar) is the malecón, an ocean-side boardwalk decorated with sculptures commemorating events in Cozumel's history. Follow the boardwalk north to the Museo de la Isla de Cozumel to learn about the Maya. You can find family-owned hotels with lower prices and a more Mexican atmosphere in downtown San Miguel. Whenever the plaza or main streets get congested from cruise ship traffic, walk east from 25 Avenida A onwards into the residential neighborhoods, where the small tiendas and markets charge local prices.

Ixchel's Ceremonial Center

Want to look at some authentic ruins? Then go to the lush sub-tropical forest, where the serene San Gervasio ruins were once a ceremonial center where Ixchel, the Maya goddess of fertility and childbirth, was worshipped. It is believed to have been occupied from 300 to 1500 CE, San Gervaiso has many great examples of Classic and Post-Classic Mayan architecture. You can buy an excellent guidebook at the museum in town or use the guides that are ready and available at the site to give you the grand tour.

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