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Between Grand Cayman, Roatán, Belize, and Cozumel, Cozumel easily my favourite (and by far the most beautiful). White-sand beaches, connected by dusty highways, cover most of the island’s circumference. While tourist buses exist, most visitors wander on their own by scooters, jeeps, or retro Beetles.
A word of warning to Jeep riders: don’t step on the plastic cover over the back tires. It will bend and you will fall. (Maybe even sack yourself. It was touch and go for a bit.)
Speaking of warnings, like most places in Mexico – steer clear of the food. Every time I visit Cozumel, I get food poisoning, and it always happens at the exact same spot (with this awful sign). Sure, you might have an iron stomach, and yes, it tastes great, but chances are, you’ll end up reeling in bed for a week and it’s just not worth it.
That said, if you do end up at that restaurant, go get yourself a full-body massage by the ocean. From now on, I demand every massage be done by water. Amazing.
Tags: cozumel, mexico, travel photography
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Very nice! A friend of mine went to Cozumel with his father and brother a couple of years ago and vows he’ll go back someday. I’m swayed by his tales of snorkling in light blue waters, something you just don’t do in the Pacific Northwest, as you well know.
Your photos pop with content, composition, and color. I’m glad NetChick sent me!
Aw, thanks Zannim. That means a lot!
You know, there are a lot of scuba divers out at Whytecliff Park – even during the winter? Sure, it’s not light blue waters – but they seem to love it. Frankly, everytime I visit, I’m already hurting just being in the area. Wind’s biting cold!
These pictures are spectacular! So vivid and colorful, what kind of camera do you have ? haha Looks like you really enjoyed your trip. I’m going to Cozumel in August and can’t wait !!!!!!
@Saliym: Thanks so much! All of these shots were taken with a Canon 5D and a 24-105mm f/4.0L lens. You’re going to have a blast in August.
(Just watch out for the food and drink! Remember – salsa are veggies too.)