2005 Archive


News from our 2005 archive.

This is Cozumel

Good Progress On Seafront


Mexican newspaper Por Esto! reported today that 30 per cent of downtown businesses were already open in Cozumel. They said others were working hard to open in time for 14 November when cruise ships return.
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Normality Returns


Gas stations no longer have long line-ups in Cozumel as life returns to normal. The vast majority of areas now have electricity - including downtown.
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Diamonds Are Forever


Cozumel's diamond stores - a long time cruise ship favourite - will be open in good number for the return of the first ships. Four are already open on the seafront and Diamonds International, the biggest chain, is confident it will have another 6 or 7 stores open by 14 November.
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Open For Business


The spirit of the people is incredible, the whole island has been out shoulder to shoulder cleaning up and rebuilding. Power has returned and many shops, bars and restaurants are open - NOW!
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The Other Side


Cozumel's rugged Eastern side is as beautiful as ever. Sand has shifted around making and re-shaping beaches. The road has been eroded away in places, most impressively at Chen Rio where a new river now crosses - some 8m in width and 1.5m deep.
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