Cozumel Beaches & Mayan Ruins

                                                    

#CozumelBeaches_MayanRuins
Cozumel is a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, but has a great road
system with little traffic

My Car Issues
So i opted for a rental (even though the check engine light was on), as in what the heck and so that
was part of the negotiations 😄
Now i did pull the oil dipstick, looked to see if anything was loose, tire pressure visual and so on
Lets hit the highway
 

The Road to the Moon
It was covered with crushed seashells and a resin from the local copal tree to reflect moonlight, allowing for nighttime travel

The Early History
The ruins featured structures like temples, houses and a kitchen with an architectural style reminiscent of those found in Chichen Itza
This area was a holy site dedicated to Ixchel; who was the Goddess of the moon, fertility and medicine
so because of this the women would make the pilgrimage by canoe to
visit this site to hold rituals

Mayan Widespread Influence
While not grand as those on mainland Mexico, it does offer a fascinating glimpse into the
culture and history of the Mayans
That civilization (in present times) includes the areas of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras,
El Salvador and southeastern section of Mexico

What To Avoid

1) Venomous Coral Snakes
2) Bark Scorpios found in trees
3) Black Widow Spiders; they say they are shy, well so am i then hahaha
4) Coati; they can bite you (member of the raccoon family)
5) Ticks and Fleas; can transmit parasitic infections
6) Mosquitoes; can carry diseases

Pacifico Beer
Pulling in for a couple of cool ones, i was told by the bartender that i am getting a local pilsner
  with guacamole and crispy tortilla chips on the side

Shrimp Taco
For the drive back and yes its messy, so please do not judge
 my appearance 😃

The Reefs & Jacques Cousteau
 They were always world class for diving, but after this famed oceanographer visited the site and declared it spectacular, that increased the area as a top destination for that sport

Protected National Marine Park
The underwater area is part of the Mesoamerican System which makes it the second largest only after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Many Sites
Lots of other attractions here for everyone from adventure parks that has water activities, wildlife encounters, cultural exhibits and ecological exploration

Passing On The Worry
Check Engine was still on when i returned the rental, but with my broken Mexican
i told the vendor
No Hay Problema (there is no problem) Si No Pasa Nada (if nothing happens)

Thanks Cozumel