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.
What wonderful places you visited! Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow,what a trip!☺
ReplyDeleteIt's a great session of trips for me, dancing and tasting :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous trip!!
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
It's a shame what happened to the Mayans.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Mexico. But, my mother did and brought home a beautiful red wedding dress, which I wore to parties.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip you had.
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
ReplyDeleteWow! The fire dance, that must have been hot to put his foot near!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
what nice and fun trip, love the pictures Christine!!
ReplyDeletei loved show from old mexico
ReplyDeletewhat a fun
Oh cord bread reminded me days when mom used to make it at clay oven