San Miguel de Cozumel
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San Miguel de Cozumel - the only city located on the largest island in Mexico - Cozumel. It is the second largest city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, with a population of more than 70 thousand people. The city lies on the west coast of the island covers the rest of the dense vegetation of the National Park and the sandy beaches. The climate is subtropical. During the year, the average temperature does not change and amounts to 25 degrees.

Today the island and this small town mostly of interest to divers. It was here that in 1961 made one of his spectacular diving famous explorer of the sea depths, Jean Jacques Cousteau. His films have discovered the secret of the amazing reefs of Cozumel.

This small town - one of the favorite places not only tourists, but also indigenous Mexicans. They love him for comfort and rest. There are moored cruise ships. The city is served Cozumel International Airport. Message of the island with the mainland is supported by a commuter ferry that takes passengers to Playa del Carmen.

In the center of town is a museum of the island. A total of 4 halls the museum. The exhibition shows the richness of its geography and nature museum staff tell about the migration routes of the local animals and during the formation of the unique coral reefs. The historical part of the exhibition - on archaeological monuments and clashes Spanish galleons pirates. Local guides speak not only English and Spanish, but the language of the Maya.

For many tourists, San Miguel de Cozumel - it's just a cruise ship stop. But this city is not sidestep, you can relax from the busy city, in a restaurant to enjoy seafood, stroll through its streets, to make a pleasant shopping.

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