By Clay Larroy
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Cozumel
Overview
The island of Cozumel is Mexico's largest island and a very popular
destination with holidaymakers. It's located 12miles (19km) off the Caribbean
coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, opposite the resort Playa del Carmen. Cozumel has
exceptional coral gardens and spectacular reef drop-offs offering legendary snorkeling
and the best diving in Mexico; in fact, it frequently ranks as one of the top
five dive destinations in the world. The west coast of the island is where the
majority of development has taken place and where the town of San Miguel is
situated. Due to the island's popularity with wealthy day visitors from the
passing cruise ships, the town is packed with pricey shops, restaurants and
bars, as well as dozens of dive shops. Cozumel is a favorite holiday
destination for divers and non-divers alike, offering some great beaches,
crystal clear water and plenty of sunshine. Its ease of access to the mainland also
makes day excursions to some of the popular Mayan sites, like Chichén
Itzá, possible.
Shopping in Cozumel
San Miguel is a duty-free zone, and there are hundreds of stores selling
most things imaginable and certainly anything tourists might desire. The cruise
ship passenger terminal at Punta Langosta Pier has a variety of shops, but
these are among the island's most expensive, catering to day-visitors with
little time and lots of money. Prices decrease the further away from the docks
one ventures. The waterfront shopping zone stretches to La Plaza behind which
there is a craft market. For groceries, there are a few food stores, as well as
the Cozumel Market on Adolfo Rosado Salas where holidaymakers can buy fresh
seafood, spices and fruit and vegetables. In the markets travelers should be
prepared to bargain, but some wonderful arts and crafts can be found.
Dining in Cozumel
Cozumel offers food of every kind from authentic Mexican, to
international and fast food franchises like Burger King. Holidaymakers will not
be disappointed. Casa Denis is one of the oldest and most popular restaurants
in town, featuring a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine, and La Choza
Restaurant and Casa Mission are other authentic Mexican food favorites. For
seafood try La Conchita del Caribe, or Guido's for Italian. Fresh and tasty
fusion food can be had at New Especias Restaurant. For an unassuming
local experience try Del Sur Argentina Empanadas, which offers a delectable
range of sweet and savory empanadas including a bacon and plum option
which is surprisingly wonderful.
Activities in Cozumel
Although there is a wide variety of night time entertainment for
holidaymakers to enjoy, things tend to begin and end earlier in Cozumel
compared to the rest of the famous Mexican beach resorts, and those expecting a
night scene comparable to Cancun or Acapulco may be disappointed. The most
popular disco venue is Neptuno, while Carlos´n Charlie's is also very popular.
No Name Cigar Bar is also a
popular night spot and is located close to Hotel Barracuda. Those who prefer a
resort which doesn't host hordes of young party animals will prefer Cozumel's slightly more sedate and stylish nightlife, although this is not the case over Spring Break (March) when US teenagers descend on the island.
Things to be aware of in Cozumel
Cozumel is a cruise ship destination, and is popular with wealthy day
visitors, which has driven the prices of shops, restaurants and bars to among
the highest on the Yucatan Peninsula. The island becomes swamped daily by
cruise visitors from passing ships and San Miguel can be quite crowded.
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