Continuing my MSC Seaside Western Caribbean cruise, the next port of call was Cozumel, Mexico.
It is a very flat island. Husband M and I had been here some 20 years ago, but couldn't remember much. We chose to do an excursion here, just with my husband, daughter L and son K. We boarded a boat with other tourists on the excursion. It took us along the coast of the island and we had a good look at the large town of San Miguel from the water. We then went on a bus which took us inland.
We toured the Discover Mexico Park Cozumel. It is a cultural theme park which gave a good overview of Mexican history. The doll's dress in the exhibit below is made from corn.
Next we moved on to another park called Pueblo Del Maiz. Here we learned a lot about the Mayan heritage.
We tasted corn tortillas which were being made in this demo below.
This video shows a woman making chocolate from cocoa beans by grinding it the old fashioned way. We got to taste some.
This video shows a fire dance.
At the end of the tour there was a tequila tasting. That stuff is very strong. Bottles were available for purchase.
The crew members on the ship told me a lot of them like to shop at this port of call during their break time, as the prices in Mexico are very good. We got a bottle of duty free rum here for $16 US which is an amazing price. Indeed, I felt our tour was good value for the money.
It is a very flat island. Husband M and I had been here some 20 years ago, but couldn't remember much. We chose to do an excursion here, just with my husband, daughter L and son K. We boarded a boat with other tourists on the excursion. It took us along the coast of the island and we had a good look at the large town of San Miguel from the water. We then went on a bus which took us inland.
Next we moved on to another park called Pueblo Del Maiz. Here we learned a lot about the Mayan heritage.
We tasted corn tortillas which were being made in this demo below.
This video shows a woman making chocolate from cocoa beans by grinding it the old fashioned way. We got to taste some.
The crew members on the ship told me a lot of them like to shop at this port of call during their break time, as the prices in Mexico are very good. We got a bottle of duty free rum here for $16 US which is an amazing price. Indeed, I felt our tour was good value for the money.
11 comments:
What wonderful places you visited! Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
Wow,what a trip!☺
It's a great session of trips for me, dancing and tasting :)
What a fabulous trip!!
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
It's a shame what happened to the Mayans.
I have never been to Mexico. But, my mother did and brought home a beautiful red wedding dress, which I wore to parties.
What a wonderful trip you had.
So much that you would never see in day-to-day life.
Lovely photos~
Can't remember but that might have been the same place we toured on our crusie. I do remember that it was the end of Oct and it was so TERRIBLY hot there. Heat almost took your breathe away. I swam with the dolphins in Cozumel also. Looks like you had a fantastic time.
Wow! The fire dance, that must have been hot to put his foot near!!!
All the best Jan
what nice and fun trip, love the pictures Christine!!
i loved show from old mexico
what a fun
Oh cord bread reminded me days when mom used to make it at clay oven
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