2008 Archive


News from our archive for 2008.

This is Cozumel

Time To Escape To Cozumel?

 

Cozumel is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and vacationers looking for a guaranteed relaxing time.

Nowhere else will you find the waters so warm and inviting, not to mention the sights you will see when scuba diving.

No wonder it's a hot spot for divers.

Maybe it's time for you to escape to Cozumel this winter?

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56,000 Ton Artificial Reef

A massive new artificial reef was officially unveiled off the coast of Cozumel this week.

Francine Cousteau, president of the Cousteau Society and widow of undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, visited the island as its "godmother".

The new underwater attraction weighs more than 10 Boeing 737 jets. It is made of 56,000 tons (50.8 million kilograms) of salvaged concrete taken from the Puerta Maya cruise ship pier destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

 
New Cozumel reef
Francine Cousteau in Cozumel.
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Remembering The Dead

Cozumel Día de los Muertos
Death and Mexican art (Painting: Mario Mizrahi).
 

Cozumel and the rest of Mexico remembered the Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos - on the weekend.

The event is held on the first and second day of November each year to celebrate the lives of deceased family members and ancestors.

Although sometimes misconstrued as being morbid by other cultures, the events in Mexico are full of joy and remembrance.

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Carnival Fever Begins

A new Cozumel Carnival consultation group met for the first time at the end of last month.

Paloma Cázares Ruiz, spokesperson for the Carnival organizers, said the group's advice is important since it is made up of islanders who have a been heavily involved in previous years' events.

The full program with confirmed dates is also now available for Carnival 2009, the main parades will take place from February 21 to 24, 2009.

 
Cozumel Carnival
Colorful costumes.
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Clowning Around In Cozumel

There was plenty of fun and laughs in Cozumel earlier this month with two performances downtown by top Mexican clown, Izmir Oliva.

Izmir delivered his comic peformances to children and adults alike at the Forum Shops mall and Punta Langosta cruise ship terminal.

Originally from Culiacán in Sinaloa, Izmir has toured in England, Scotland, New York, the Republic of Korea and all over Mexico.

 
Cozumel theater with clowns
Clown theater in Cozumel.
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