Cozumel Making Giant Strides Toward Recovery

San Miguel de Cozumel, Q. Roo, Mexico (PRWEB) February 24, 2006

Five months after Hurricane Wilma roared through Cozumel and the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, the island resort is returning to its original spendor. Scuba divers are visiting the reefs, cruise ships are visiting the ports and day-trippers are strolling the town plaza. That said, it’s important for visitors to understand what’s open and what’s isn’t, since proper expectations are key to having an enjoyable vacation. The editors of Mayan Holiday (http://mayanholiday.com) offer information and advice for visitors returning to the island.

The majority of the island’s hotels are open. Some have open rooms but are not fully operational. Visitors are encouraged to confirm reservations and ask specifically about hotel features that are important to them, such as beach bars, restaurants or pools.

Most of Cozumel’s restaurants and bars are open. Though many establishments are not operating at full capacity, there are plenty of services available for all meals and nightlife activities.

The Cozumel Country Club re-opened in early February and is in playable condition, with only a few areas still suffering from being inundated by the storm surge and heavy rains associated with the hurricane. The course’s greens, sand traps and water features are all in good condition.

Chankanaab National Park, the destination’s main ocean and beach park, located on the southwest side of the island, is being reconstructed, with new thatched-palm beach huts, water access points, snorkeling platforms, walking paths, underwater trails, cavern diving facilties, and Mayan culture learning centers. It is currently closed, but is scheduled to be open in mid-March.

Just a few blocks north of the town square, the Cozumel History Museum is open daily and charges only $ 3 for entry. It offers a host of displays covering the island’s history, the pre-Columbian era and the indigenous Mayan culture.

The San Gervasio Mayan Ruins are located in the center of the island, just off the cross-island road between the town square and the eastern coast. Though many treelimbs were broken and there were heavy rains, the ruins themselves survived unscathed, just as they have for centuries. Entrance fee is $ 5.50.

One of the island’s major attractions, the Punta Sur Ecology Preserve, faces the open ocean and the park and its beaches were heavily damaged by the hurricane. The Eco Jeep and Snorkel Adventure Tour operates daily at the park, allowing visitors to explore the park and view the lighthouse on the island’s southern tip, but other attractions are still

About Mayan Holiday:

Mayan Holiday (http://mayanholiday.com) is a web-based resource for travel tips, advice, news and information concerning Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Cancun, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras and other areas of the Riviera Maya. The site covers hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, nightlife, tours, attractions and other aspects of travel.

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