| New Cozumel Vacation Guide for Mexico | | | | Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility.Cozumel |
| Travellers | | | | now draws several thousand people daily. The |
| Cozumel, Mexico is a favorite vacation spot for | | | | island is known for its world famous dive sites and |
| thousands of visitors every year. This time of | | | | beautiful beaches with crystal blue waters. It is |
| year is a special one as the Carnaval celebration | | | | located on the second largest barrier reef system |
| (which is the Cozumel verison of "mardi gras") has | | | | in the world. The Mayan Barrier Reef extends |
| extra importance this year after hurricane Wilma | | | | from the northern Yucatan to Honduras. |
| tore through just a little over four months ago. | | | | Discovered by Jacques Cousteau in 1961, he |
| Having all but completely recovered, | | | | declared it one of the greatest dive areas in the |
| "Cozumelenos" and visitors will thoroughly enjoy | | | | world.One does not have to be a diver to enjoy |
| Carnaval this year. If you are planning a trip to | | | | all that Cozumel, Mexico has to offer. You can be |
| Cozumel there is a new guide availabe that is | | | | a "landlubber" and appreciate the warmth and |
| desinged to help travellers save money and enjoy | | | | hospitality of the locals.Most of the locals and |
| all the island has to offer."Bienvenido al parasio," or | | | | returning guests have stated this guide is the |
| in English, Welcome to paradise.Cozumel, Mexico | | | | most complete resource available. Almost ten |
| was settled by the ancient Mayans over two | | | | years of research has gone into producing this |
| thousand years ago. The Mayan name for | | | | directory. This book will be a welcome asset in |
| Cozumel is "Ah Cuzamil Peten," which means island | | | | planning and enjoying your trip. |
| of the swallows. The isle was once a shrine to | | | | |