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The ruins of this small Mayan building stand on a cliff at lhe southern tip of the island. It is believed that the structure was an observatory, because of its location and because of the tremendous in- terest of the Mayans in astronomy. lsla Mujeres was discovered in 1517 by Francisco de Cordoba‘ who named it Island of Women â€" perhaps because of many small statues of women he found on the island. or perhaps because of the small sanctuary of Ix- (‘hel. the Mayan goddess of fertility‘ The building may also have been an adoratory for the Goddess of Fer- lility. Because the Mayans were a practical people, it is believed that this multi- purpose structure was used as a lighthouse or warning signal to ships Coco beach runs across the north end of Mujeres. This wide. sandy beach is lined with sheltering palms and its gentle slope and usual calm make it a perfect place for swimming. sunbathing or just building sand castles Pancholo beach is located on the Caribbean side of Mujeres. A rugged coast. a pounding surf and treacherous currents rule out svn'mming‘ but the sight of the sea in the sunlight and the sound of the surf as it slams into the shore creates a mood of romance â€" for lovers. poets. artists. or anyone who comes to see and hear. Three industries provide employment for the residents. Isla Mujeres is‘ the largest commercial fishing centre in the state and one can always see fishing fleets anchored in the harbor or riding out to sea. A large related industry is fish packing. which also employs many of the islanders. And tourism â€" that ever expanding in- dustry â€" is growing by leaps and bounds and requiring more and more people to staff hotels, restaurants and related services. ‘ A Mexican naval base is also situated on the protected leeward side of the island. Three especially beautiful beaches offer everything that a beach person could desire. ‘El Garrafon beach, at the south end of Mujeres on the west side facing the mainland. has a narrow, White sand beach that gives way to a coral reef which is teeming with beautiful tropical fish. The water is always crystal clear and some maintain no better place can be found in the world for skin diving. lsla Mujeres. a tiny Caribbean island one mile wide and five miles long. is situated six miles off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. It is part of the duty-free state of Quintana Roo. About 4,000 people live and work on the island. Give up? Well. the iceberg â€" Florida‘s only â€" and some 100 other curiosities are the business of Planet Ocean, a remarkable marine science museum, dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the world's oceans. It’s truly worth forgoing an afternoon of tanning to experience the site's seemingly endless displays. films and multi- media presentations. On entering the sprawling, $6 million facility (which opened in Dec., 1975) visitors are lSLA MUJERES â€" If you are seeking a casual resort on a tropical island to get away from it all, try this palmâ€"covered isle. I The j is pronounced as an h.) This escapist's paradise offers beautiful. sandy beaches, extensive coral reefs, calm blue lagoons and sun. A seven-foot frozen slab, in the shape of a camel’s hump. Go ahead: touch it, test its authenticity. Better still, try figuring out what business an oversized Popsicle has living in sun- baked Miami. By BOB POMERANTZ MIAMI, Fla. â€" About the last thing you‘d ex- pect to find here is an iceberg. But 10 and behold, thar she sits. C-2 â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. January 24. 1979 Here ’3 the place for your escape You can find an iceberg in Florida A flight to Cancun is the first leg of the journey to the island The most pleasurable means of travelling to Isla Mujeres is by state-operated car ferry. which leaves regularly from the mainland port of Punta Sam. a few kilometers north of Cancun. The 45â€" minute trip by water is inexpensive and pleasant. Fishing boats and equipment are available for hire at standard rates, as is scuba and skin- diving equipment. A small number of hotels offer varying degrees of comfort and price. Two excellent resort hotels at the north end of Mujeres go at general American rates. From there, there is a good range downward to budget priced ac- commodation. Many hotels and restaurants \offer plain food well prepared. Local seafood is outstanding. Visitors should take the opportunity to eat the fresh fruits of the sea when they are staying in a fishing port. Turtle is the island specialty. Night life of the island is generally informal and frequently lasts until dawn. Night clubs and bars offer floor shows. live music and nightly dancing. There is an airport in the centre of the island. which is serviced by Aero Mexico and Aerovias Caribe. Pick up a telephone and Herbert Von Duck â€" of the Evaporation Institute â€" will elucidate on the action of the dipping duck. spin a Zoetrope and see how the Gulf Stream approaching in the night. and it was probably a lookout against enemy ships planning an attack on the mainland. Whatever it may have been used for, this one room edifice was most certainly dedicated to the gods as a temple and it is fun to speculate what may have taken place there 1000 years ago. Why the ocean is blue. why does your hand melt ice. does electricity travel through water â€" these are just a sampling of the questions put forward and explained, as you listen. feel and push-button your way along the mostly electronic exhibits and learning panels. encouraged to view The Unlikely Planet, a sort of oceanographic orient- ation film, It illustrates, among other things. why Planet Ocean is a fitting title for our world. three- quarters of which is covered by water. Shown in a wrap-around multi- screened theatre, the movie is only one of many you'll see, as you make your way through the museum‘s various theme areas. I _$E/?WCE5 l CASE - Suite #409, Federal Business Development Bank 4430 Bathurst Street, Downsview, Ontario. M3H 383 Yes! I’m interested. Tell me how CASE can help. 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