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Cozumel December Holidays

Whether you're trading snow for sand or just needing a winter get-away, you will not regret spending the holiday season on Cozumel island! Plus Cozumel weather is perfect in December....the average temperature is 24°C/75°F with the high being 28°C/82°F and the low 20°C/68°F. The island is magical in December...from the festive decorations in the plazas to the colorful trimmings in private homes. Cozumel celebrates all of the traditional Mexican holidays and since most of the people are catholic, Catholic holidays are all celebrated. December 8: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción de María) Focuses on the concept that Jesus’ mother…

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, begins on October 31 and ends on November 2. The Day of the Dead is not a Mexican version of Halloween. The two annual events differ greatly in tradition and spirit. The multi-day holiday is an opportunity for families and friends to gather, pray for, honor, celebrate, and remember friends and family members who have died. In towns and cities throughout Mexico, locals put on makeup and costumes, hold parades and parties, sing and dance, and make offerings to lost loved ones Here are the essential things you should know…

Cinco de Mayo

Many people believe Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day. But they are wrong! Mexico's Independence Day is actually September 16 which is Mexico’s most important national holiday. So what is Cinco de Mayo? A holiday that recognizes the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States the Fifth of May has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. Cozumel does not have festivities planned specifically for May 5th. However, you will…

Cozumel Ironman 2018

The Cozumel Ironman is being held on Sunday, November 18, 2018. This event brings out the best of Cozumel residents and visitors. From the 100's of volunteers to the streets lined with supporters, Cozumel welcomes and cheers on the athletes. 2.4 mile (3.86 km), single-lap SWIM 112 mile (80 km), three-loop BIKE ride 26.2-mile (42.2 km), three-loop RUN Interesting Ironman FACTS: Fastest Ironman time: 7:44:29 by Canadian Lionel Sanders in 2016 Average completion time: 12 hours and 35 minutes Average SWIM time: 1 hour 16 minutes Average BIKE time: 6 hours 25 minutes Average RUN time: 4 hours 54 minutes…