Cozumel Mexico - Tips For Travellers Podcast #259
Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Release Date: 02/13/2017
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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info_outlineIn this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Cozumel Mexico to provide tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.
Most popular cruise destination in the Western Caribbean with over 3.2 million passengers sailing on 1,072 ships a year accorinding to cruiseportinsider.com Only has a population of just over 75,000. It's a big draw for both cruise and land-based travellers due to the great tropical climate and incredible sea and reef for snorkelling and diving. Widely accepted as being the best place to do these activities in the Caribbean.
The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:
- Faro Celerain Eco Park.
- Discover Mexico Park.
- Stingray Beach.
- Museum de la Isla Cozumel.
- Chankanaab National Park.
- Mayan Ruins: El Cedral.
- Mayan Ruins`: San Gervasio
- Beaches.
- Palancar Beach and Paradise Beach.
- Shopping.
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