Thursday, November 19, 2009

Exciting Diving In Coco Island






Exciting Diving In Coco Island.................
Cocos Island history reflects the history of the Chamorro people as well as Spanish traders. Although Cocos Island is today a major tourism attraction, it was once the site of a major ship wreck. In June of 1690 the Neustra Senora del Pilar de Zaragosa y Santiago hit the southern reef at Cocos Island. Cocos Island history records that the ship was coming from Acapulco, Mexico, headed to Manila for an annual festival.

In addition to diving, visitors to Cocos Island can also enjoy sun bathing, duty-free shopping and eating out. Snack shops and an ice cream parlors make up most of the food offerings on Cocos Island. The warm, clear waters and consistent temperatures near Cocos Island Cocos make ideal for divers of every skill level. Cocos Island diving tours can be arranged on Guam or at the main resort on Cocos Island, once you have arrived.

Although last minute Cocos Island diving trips can be arranged, it is highly recommended that you book your tour well in advance to get the best rates. Cocos Island is a small island located about one mile off of the southern tip of Guam. Cocos Island, Guam is sometimes confused with the Australian territorial Cocos Keeling Island, but they are in fact many miles apart. Cocos Island, Guam is a popular place for visitors to escape for a day to shop, fish, snorkel and hang out on the beach.

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