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VILLA TO ENJOY BY THE SEA WITH YOUR FAMILY

Good weather, vacations and summer invite you to spend time with your family. Many children prefer the coast as their adventure destination. There they can build their own castles, splash around, sail on their mats and have fun on the seashore with that ball they love so much. Going to the beach with children is therefore a real source of entertainment.

This wonderful villa is right on the seashore, the sound of the waves accompanied by spectacular views, sure that you and whoever accompanies you, will be fascinated with the sunrises and sunsets that this wonder offers.

In the North Hotel Zone of Cozumel, you will find La Santa Estancia, a beautiful villa with an outdoor pool, concierge service, breakfast included, limited maid service and garden.

La Santa Estancia stands out for details such as the private pool and its beautiful ocean view with lounge chairs on the beach.

Of course it also has kitchens and washing machines and you will take advantage of the convenience of having 7 bathrooms.

Cozumel Villa La Santa Estancia

The rooms at La Santa Estancia have air conditioning, ironing board with iron, private pool, safe, balcony, smart tv, coffee and tea maker.

Amenidades specially designed for business travelers include desk, desk chair and telephone.

Services

*Beds on the beach

*Private pool and outdoor swimming pool

*Wifi

*Air conditioning

*Private pool and outdoor swimming pool *Wifi *Air conditioning *Private garage

*Fully equipped kitchen

*Free breakfast

*6 rooms with bed linen

*7 bathrooms (each one with: toilet paper, shower, hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo)

*Smart TV

*Books

Outdoor spaces (balcony, garden, outdoor furniture, fire pit) * Laundry (washing machine, dishwasher, dishwasher, washing machine, washing machine)

*Laundry (washing machine, dryer, laundry in the surroundings)

*Work spaces (chair and desk)

*Smoking areas

*Concierge services

*Limited housekeeping service

*Safety deposit box

*Chef

*Ironing board with ironing board

Telephone *Phone

Important info

*An extra person charge may apply, which varies by property policy.

*You may be required to present an official photo ID and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit at check-in to cover any incidental charges.

*Special requests cannot be guaranteed. They are subject to availability at check-in and may incur an extra charge.

*No parties or group events are allowed.

*Our partner site manages this accommodation. You will receive an email from them with a link to your Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation.

*Be prepared in advance! Before traveling to this destination, check the latest measures and requirements for COVID-19.

Discover all it has in store for you and be amazed by Cozumel’s seaside paradise for families.

About the space:

*Bedroom 1: 1 King Size bed.

*Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Size bed

*Bedroom 3: 1 king size bed

*Room 4: 2 double beds

*Room 5: 1 Queen Size bed

*Bedroom 6: 1 Queen Size Bed

*Bathroom 1: Shower

*Bathroom 2: Shower

*Bathroom 3: Shower

*Bathroom 4: Shower

*Bathroom 5: No Shower or tub

Policies:

Check-in

Check-in start time: 15:00

Minimum check-in age: 21 years old

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 a.m.

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

What’s nearby:

La Santa Estancia is located on the water’s edge in Zona Hotelera Norte, Cozumel. Palacio Municipal and San Gervasio are local landmarks, and shoppers can visit Los Cinco Soles and Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez. Xcaret Ecological Theme Park and Isla Cozumel Biosphere Reserve are also worth a visit.

In the area you can practice activities such as jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving, or enjoy the outdoors while taking ecological tours.

Family vacations are a great opportunity to have a great time and share great moments together. The beach is one of the best scenarios for this. The water and sand provide great ideas to have fun with your family. What can you do? From races along the shore to castles on the ground, playing ball, throwing a discus or practicing a sport, among others.

The possibilities are as many as you can imagine, what about tic-tac-toe, treasure hunts or sand bouncing? Any activity will be perfect for the little ones to enjoy the day and, especially, their parents. For them, going to the beach will be an adventure with plenty of laughter, memories and great family moments. And don’t doubt it, the latter is what they value the most!

Location highlights:

*Seaside

*Hospital in the vicinity

*Local food delivery service

Cleaning and Safety Measures

Facilities are cleaned with disinfectant.

Surfaces where there is more contact are cleaned with disinfectant.

Linens and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C.

Complies with the regional cleaning and disinfection measures of the National Guidelines for the Reopening of Tourism (Mexico).

Complies with the cleaning and disinfection measures of the following agencies or protocols: COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and Safe Travels (WTTC, global).

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Chocolate: food of the gods

Make your own Mayan chocolate from scratch. Discover the process of making chocolate from bean to bar inside this great little chocolate factory in Cozumel. Throughout the tour you will taste the different flavors of cocoa during the process and the Mayan drink made with the original ingredients.

The visit to the small and familiar chocolate factory consists of 3 parts:

1-. Museum history of chocolate in Mayan times:

A brief journey through time to discover the importance of the cocoa bean for the Mayas.

Cacao was already cultivated by the Mayas more than 2,500 years ago. The name “cacao” derives from the Nahuatl word cacahoatl or cacahuatl, meaning “bitter juice”, and “chocolate” derives from the Mayan word chocol, meaning “hot” and “water”, respectively.

In the 18th century, the naturalist Carolus Linnaeus, based on Mayan and Aztec beliefs, named the cacao tree with the scientific name Theobroma cacao, whose Latin meaning is “food of the gods”. This tree is a symbol of abundance, rulership and ancestry, and serves as a metaphorical conduit through which the souls of humans and the gods travel through earth, heaven and hell.

The Aztecs learned from the Maya the cultivation and use of cocoa. They called cacahuat to cocoa and xocolatl to the aromatic drink obtained from its fruits. At that time, xocolatl was appreciated as a restorative to give strength and awaken the sexual appetite, treat fatigue, increase the weight of the malnourished, stimulate the nervous system of the apathetic, exhausted or weak, improve digestion and stimulate the kidneys.

2-.Create your own chocolate

To prepare it, the Mayas ground the cocoa beans until they were reduced to powder and also added seeds or corn. The resulting powder was mixed with cold water and stirred until the foam rose.

According to the Chocolate Museum in Uxmal, Yucatán, the froth of the drink was directly related to the purity of the person who carried out the task; if the chocolate did not froth, the person was impure, and the more froth he produced, the greater the purity of his soul. The fate of those who failed to froth the drink was sacrifice.

Here we make the traditional drink, as they did in Mayan times. Cacao mixed with some spices, like the ones we have here in front of us, and with hot water. Here we have the cacao seed with the pulp covering it. That pulp is used to ferment the cacao, the seed is put in wooden boxes and left to rest for three to eight days. During this time, the pulp decomposes as it has sugar, makes an alcohol and is fermented. This cocoa without the shell, we are going to grind it. Using the metate we will grind until we have the powder, the fine powder. If the cocoa continues to be ground, the seed releases the fat and cocoa butter is created. This paste was used since pre-Hispanic times to treat wounds.

In the chocolate factory you will live the experience of grinding cocoa beans to transform them into cocoa paste and then into chocolate. You can take it home to prepare a delicious ancestral drink. Undoubtedly, another cultural secret of Cozumel.

3-. Tasting throughout the visit.

Cacao was the second most revered plant for the Maya, only after corn, and practically all that is known of the uses and elaboration of foods and beverages based on it comes from hieroglyphic inscriptions on ceramics that have survived to the present day.
The inscriptions not only indicated that a cup or vessel was used for cocoa, but also engraved with the flavor: bitter, sweet, fruity, cocoa mixed with corn and even cocoa seasoned with chili.

During your visit you will taste different flavors of chocolate, from the roasted bean to the final product, you will also be able to observe through windows, the elaboration of chocolate and its packaging process. Totally accessible for the whole family.

Each intimate 90-minute tour starts on the hour (09:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.) and costs $25 USD per person. As this is a small factory, space is limited, so they request online reservations with payment in advance. Regardless of whether you have booked a tour, you can visit the factory store to purchase chocolate souvenirs.

Pharmacological properties of chocolate

As a bonus, here are several beneficial effects of cocoa consumption, as it is an antioxidant, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, anti-adhesive for white blood cells, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-diabetic and “bad” cholesterol reducer.

Chocolate is rich in components with euphoriant and stimulating properties. One of these components is phenylethylamine, which acts on the brain causing emotional well-being; it also activates the nervous system.

It is beneficial to achieve greater activity and physical performance, because it possesses alkaloids such as caffeine and theobromine, which tend to excite the nervous system, promoting activity.

Recently it has been discovered that chocolate has antioxidant qualities. Consumed in moderation, it can be useful for cardiovascular health and as prevention of heart disease.

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5 activities with children in Cozumel, Quintana Roo

Cozumel is a beautiful island located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico , with perfect activities to do with children. For being a few kilometers from the entertaining Playa del Carmen.

It is an island full of peace and tranquility, with the best view of the turquoise blue ocean unmatched by Mexican beaches. It is, without a doubt, a wonderful destination to spend a few happy days with your family. These are 5 places you should not miss to visit with the little ones of the house:

San Gervasio, Cozumel

To begin with, it is the Archaeological Zone of the island. As in all these sites in Mexico, it is an excellent activity to do whit children, perfect to learn a little of the history of our country. Specifically, about the Maya culture, founders of this beautiful place.

Being in these ruins means the opportunity for children to run free and explore ancient spaces, full of history as well as being hidden among nature.

Punta Sur Ecotourism Park

This park is an ideal state reserve for families with nature-loving children. Among its beaches of fine white sand and turquoise blue waters are miles of reefs to observe marine life, as well as an aviary, in addition to areas for observing terrestrial animals. In other words, it is a fun, protected natural space to explore with the family.

Inside is the Celarain Lighthouse which, like any other lighthouse, has a powerful reflector that illuminates the ocean. To reach the top you have to climb 133 circular steps.

If you do not suffer from claustrophobia and you consider that you and your family are able to climb (at your own pace, without rushing) this amount of steps, it is an adventure that you must do with children. At the top you will have spectacular views of the ocean and the island. It is well worth it.

Chankanaab

This Mayan word means “small sea” in Spanish, and it is a large cenote where marine life thrives.

This natural paradise is located within the island’s National Marine Park and there are also several activities for the whole family: swimming with dolphins, zip lining, kayaking, sea lion show and exploring the botanical garden, among other activities that are perfect to do with children. The truth is that this place offers a day of guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Atlantis Submarine

The Atlantis XII is the only tourist submarine in Mexico, and it is a true experience for the whole family. It is one of the most exciting activities you can do with children on the Cozumel island, as the submarine actually dives 30 meters under the sea, offering a natural view of the ocean depths.

It is a beautiful experience to observe the marine life without anyone telling you about it. “With more than 26 skylights and a large front window located at the bow of the submarine, especially the youngest members of the family will enjoy the most breathtaking views of the Chankanaab reef. You will have the opportunity to visit a mysterious sunken ship, more than 20 meters deep, while a member of our crew accompanies you with an entertaining narration.” Children and adults alike will rise to the surface in delight.

Downtown Cozumel

Finally, like all the centers of every town or city in Mexico, Cozumel’s is no exception. In my opinion this zócalo, located right on the ferry dock, is very “agringado”, but that does not take away from its beauty, on the contrary, it brings diversity and adds to the beauty of the Mexican. In these plazas you and your family can walk, run, eat and observe the local dynamics. A nice experience with the people who live and visit this island.

These 5 activities are, from my experience, the 5 most recommended when I ask myself what to see in Cozumel.

However, Cozumel works perfectly to stay with your family in an all-inclusive hotel, because the tranquility, the climate and the beauty of the sea lend themselves perfectly – much more than in other beaches – to enjoy with your family lying on the beach, eating unlimited meals at the hotel, taking advantage of the “kids club” that many of these resorts have, without having to travel, you can enjoy to the fullest, rest, have fun and finally return home with your heart swollen with love.

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