Rental Office:
Himmelsbach Communications, 1600 Hwy. 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 USA
Phone: 843-272-8150 Email: info@rentalscozumel.com
There are lots of things to do on La Isla Cozumel. It is world famous for scuba diving on its spectacular coral reefs. It seems as if there is a dive shop on every corner, ready to take you on the excursion of a lifetime. Non-divers can take lessons and become fully certified divers, or you can take a "resort course" and dive under the guidance of your instructor while on vacation.
There are plenty of great beaches to visit. The ones facing the mainland tend to be a little more developed with restaurants, shopping, and more people. The one's on the "other side" range from small restaurants and beach bars to totally deserted beaches – pull off onto the shoulder and have to entire beach to yourself.
There is also shopping, exploring, and nightlife to keep you occupied. The following is a BRIEF listing of some things to do while on Cozumel. These are in no particular order.
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Carlos and Charlies & Senor Frog's New location - same attitude. Decent food, loud music, lots of dancing, and a staff that creates a good time every night. This is the spot that all the other night spots want to be. Upstairs is Senor Frog's nightclub. Located on the waterfront near the cruise ship pier in town. |
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No Name Bar This is a bar that is owned and operated by a former cruise ship performer. After leaving the cruise ship business, the owner and his wife decided to open a bar where all their cruise ship buddies could hang out, check email, make phone calls, and take a break from the passengers. Cool off in the pool, snorkel in the ocean, and enjoy the food and drinks. Very laid back mixture of cruise crew, divers, and vacationers. Located on the oceanfront pool deck of the Barracuda Hotel, just south of the cruise ship pier in town. |
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Margaritaville Yes, another branch of the Margaritaville franchise. At least this one is actually in the tropics. Nice deck on the oceanwith an excellent view of the sunset. Located south of the cruise ship pier in town. |
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Chankanaab Park Chankanaab is like a state park. Nice beach, good snorkeling, two restaurants, nature trails, and a "swim with the dolphins" program. There are also some re-created "Mayan ruins." There are 4 dive shops right on the beach where you can rent snorkel gear and certified divers can rent scuba equipment for a shore dive. It's worth a trip. Go early so you can stake out one of the shade palapas. Later in the day the cruise ship people begin to overrun the place. Located a few miles south of town. Take a taxi. There are lots of taxis there waiting to bring you back. There is an admission charged. |
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Playa Azul The closest "developed" beach to town, Playa Azul is the typical Cozumel beach operation - restaurant, bar, tables and chairs on the sand, and a nice (but small) beach area. Kids playground. Not much snorkeling material here, but there are jet skis, kayaks, and wind-surfers for rent. Located north of our houses next to the Playa Azul Hotel (but you can't use THEIR beach). Take a taxi. |
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Mike's Beach This new beach establishment is a little farther north than Playa Azul. It is so new (as of October 2010) that your taxi driver may not know about it. Tell him to go to Playa Azul, but keep going almost to the end of the road. Mike's has a palapa bar, a great sandy beach, beach chairs, and you get the use of Mike's pool at his oceanfront house. Not a snorkeling beach - all sand, no coral. A low-key operation. The last time we were there the crowd consisted of me, my wife, the bartender, and NOBODY ELSE. Located several miles south of town. Take a taxi or a rental car or scooter. |
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Mr. Sanchos This beach is south town, a few miles beyond Chankanaab Park. Features restaurant, bar, tables and chairs on the sand, and a long sandy beach area. Not much snorkeling material here, but there are jet skis, kayaks, and wind-surfers for rent. The bar has a very large selection of good tequilas for sipping. Located several miles south of town. Take a taxi or a rental car or scooter. |
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The "Other Side" If you rent a car or scooter you can take the one road across the island to the other side, about 15 kilometers (about nine miles). That side is undeveloped except for some funky little beach bars strategically located every few miles. Watch the road - sometimes there is literally no shoulder due to storm erosion. There are miles of empty beach. Pull off the road and have a few miles all to yourself. Located on the other side, naturally. |
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Coconuts Beach Bar This beach bar on the "other side" is not actually on the beach. It overlooks the beach from high atop a breezy cliff. You park at the base of the hill, walk up the short jungle trail, and come out at the palapa bar. Great view. Located a few miles south of Punta Morena on the other side. |
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Sunday night in the Plaza Sunday night is fiesta time in the main plaza downtown. There is a Mexican band and lots of dancing by locals and tourists. This is date night for the locals. Families come with the kids dressed in their cutest outfits. Older kids come so the boys can check out the girls and vice versa. Watch the spray paint artists and get your hair braided by experts. Freak out your loved ones with a handpainted, temporary tattoo. Sometimes, in addition to the band the local schools put on a music or dance recital. Located in the middle of town, near the waterfront. |
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Aqua Safari One of Cozumel's oldest dive operators. They have several large boats with plenty of room and a head (bathroom) and a smaller fast boat for small groups. Top quality rental gear and a good safety record. Located in town on the waterfront between Calle 5 and Calle 7. |
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The Reef Dive Shop A smaller operation run by Hernan Bacelis, PADI Instructor. Hernan will pick you up at our houses, deliver you to the dive boat, and bring you back when finished. Usually no more than 6 divers per trip, although his boat is spacious with a cabin and a head. Call him at 872-4205 at the shop or on his cell phone at 0449878761001. Located on 15th Ave., between Calle 5 and Calle 7 Sur. |
