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Cozumel is one of the most popular stops for cruise ships in the
Caribbean. Photo ©
2009 Bart de Boer |
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Cozumel |
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Fast facts: |
San Miguel is the
largest town on Mexico's most popular Caribbean island, best known
for its excellent diving and snorkeling. |
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Country: |
Mexico |
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Coordinates: |
20° 30′ N 86° 57′ E |
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Population: |
92,000
(add an extra 15,000 when many cruise ships are in port) |
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Official
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Spanish |
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Currency: |
Mexican
Pesos. US Dollars accepted everywhere. |
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Time: |
UTC-6
(Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, Mexico City) |
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Best
time to visit: |
Year-round |
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What to do: |
Rent a car from any of
the well known firms. You will find them near the cruise ship
docks. Once behind the wheel, set your own course; since there is
only one main road you will not get lost. Be sure to have lunch in
any of the casual open-air restaurants on the north coast. And in
the afternoon you can shop to you heart's content in downtown San
Miguel, together with thousands of cruise ship passengers. |
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Related port: |
Playa del Carmen |
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