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About Cozumel Insider |
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Since the early 90's the creators of Cozumel Insider have watched the tourist based economy of Cozumel grow and develop. Long gone are the days when the only nightlife for gringos was at Carlos n Charlie's or Joe's.
Those were simple times back when everyone of walking age gathered on Sunday night in the downtown plaza and the main places for gringos to eat were La Choza, Capi Navigante and Ernesto's Fajita Factory.
Now, each year new hotels and condos are completed, incoming international airline flights multiply and cruise ship arrival numbers continue to grow. As a result, the number of tourism related businesses on Cozumel is constantly increasing as well. There are simply so many choices these days that it can be frustrating when trying to plan a vacation to the island.
These days it's not so much about finding 'the good' and avoiding 'the bad' anymore in Cozumel because service and quality levels have continued to improve over the years in all sectors of tourism. Rather it is more about trying to ensure each traveler finds what suits their vacation needs and in the process gets to experience a part of this paradise we call Cozumel.
We know the island is destined to continue to change and develop and so shall we as a website in order to best serve travelers who want to visit Cozumel. So no matter if you intend to visit Cozumel for just a day, a few weeks, live here part time or full time, it's certain there is a section of Insider created just for you!
Cozumel Insider is the reliable resource of choice for complete, accurate information about the entire island and surrounding areas.
What Makes Us Different from Other Sites? |
Most importantly, we actually live and work right here on the island. Since we do live here on the island and have for many years, we know lots of folks and we know how things tend to work around here. So Cozumel Insider is our mechanism to try to get travelers the information they need to make the best choices when planning their vacations to Cozumel and then deciding what to do once here. We try to share what we know and what we have learned over the years in order to save travelers time and to minimize their worries.
In the process of providing a general base of knowledge of the island, Cozumel Insider tries to highlight local businesses and services that we personally recommend because we have first-hand knowledge and experience doing business with them. In many cases, the merchants we feature are known only to locals and cannot be found on the waterfront or in any of the cruise ship shopping malls.
Our new design and expanded topics are a reflection of Cozumel Insider's need to grow and share our knowledge of the island as it comes to us. We are very pleased to be featured in Frommer's Cruise Tour Book . This lets us expand our visitors and promote what a great community we have here on this wonderful island!
A Quick Word About Our Advertisers |
For over 5 years, Cozumel Insider did not solicit or accept local business advertisers but instead maintained the website purely with commissions earned from tours and accommodations booked by travelers. But costs have increased and the website continues to grow so paid advertising from local businesses is part of our website maintenance strategy now.
So if you enjoy the Cozumel Insider website, find its information useful and want the site to stay online, please ~
1) Patronize the businesses we feature and advise you found them on INSIDER
as this lets them know advertising with us is a good investment!
2) Bookmark and use this website as often as possible for your tours, lodging &
travel reservations.
3) Scroll to the top of this page and SUBSCRIBE to our Monthly Cozumel Travel Talk Bulletin
as this a great way to learn more about the island and the local tourism industry
advertisers who support our website!
Also, in 2006, Cozumel Insider began displaying the GOOGLE text ad bar at the bottom of each page as well as block ads from various advertisers to help defray website costs. Every click helps so please click through on those ads and check out the products being offered. Hopefully they will be something of use or value in planning a future Cozumel vacation!
Who are the Cozumel Insiders? |
There are a number of Cozumelenos, ex-pats and frequent island visitors who contribute regularly to Cozumel Insider by sharing their knowledge and insight into island life and they are identified throughout the site where appropriate.
The domain owner/creator is Sherri Davis.
Sherri has lived on the island for over 20 years and spent her early days in Cozumel working as a business consultant and PADI Dive Instructor. She now owns/operates several island endeavors including:
IslaMar Vacation Villas
Palmar Estate Beach Club
Patas & Alas Butterfly Sanctuary and
the Cozumel Insider web domain
Sherri enjoys scuba diving, traveling the interior of Mexico, creative writing, discovering nature and supporting local conservation efforts. She is an active participant in the Cozumel Turtle Salvation Program and enjoys community service work.
Sherri is a native of Texas and holds a BBA and MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
How to get in touch with us! |
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Phone (from U.S. or Canada): 011 52 987-869-0504
Toll Free from U.S. 1-866-732-8375
NOTE: Because we work ONLINE, reservations and emails are given priority over phone inquiries.
Email Sherri: questions@cozumelinsider.com
Vacation Rentals: villas@cozumelinsider.com
Cozumel Volunteer Connection: cvc@cozumelinsider.com
Now Two Locations to Serve You:
316 55 Avenida Between 3 Sur & Morelos
602 - B [upstairs] Rafael Melgar Avenue
Edificio Colon Building (with Rock'n Java and Dive Paradise)
Want to comment on our service or tell us about your adventures on the island? |
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Support Our Website! Just a Few Fun Things We Offer You!
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Cozumel Butterfly Sanctuary Tour & PalMar Snorkel Beach Club |
Visit Cozumel's only Butterfly Sanctuary! Merged in 2018 with the Cozumel Butterflies & Botanical Gardens, see multitudes of colors, learn about butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Take photos and then stay to enjoy snorkeling and the other ammenities of the PalMar Snorkel Beach Club. Great family fun & excellent value!
Starting at US $8.00!
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Cozumel Dolphin Royal Swim |
If "Action" and "Speed" are what you seek in excursions then the Royal Swim is for you! Action and Speed pretty much describe this popular dolphin program! Get a handshake, a kiss and then you give them one. Feel the strength of your new friends as they push you across the water from the bottom of your feet in the thrilling foot-push. It is "the experience of a lifetime!"
US $159 Adults / US $89 Kids / Infants FREE!
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Cozumel Dive Paradise Dive Trips |
Experience the thrill of scuba diving in one of the top dive destinations in the world with Cozumel's leading dive shop ~ Dive Paradise!
Per Person US $35 (1 Tank) to US $79 (2 Tanks)
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Cozumel Island Map & Reef Creature Identification Cards |
Beautifully drawn and virtually indestructible Franko Cozumel Map and Franko Fish Identification Cards showing lots of detail including beaches, reefs, streets and landmarks!
Maps and Identification Cards from US$ 4.95
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PalMar Snorkel Beach Club & Patas y Alas Butterfly Sanctuary |
Bring your group and spend the day at our PalMar small, private beach facility and enjoy a day of snorkeling at Cozumel's premier beach entry snorkel spot! No crowds here and gates close daily with a maximum of 50 people on site! Plus Patas & Atlas Butterfly Sanctuary which, in 2018, merged with Cozumel Butterflies & Botanical Gardens is now included when open (seasonal)!
US $19 Adults / US $8 Kids - Includes FREE Drinks!
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PalMar Snorkel Beach Club & Patas y Alas Butterfly Sanctuary
Cozumel Dolphin Royal Swim
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Thoroughly enjoyed my two nights of turtle liberation! I have a few jealous friends who are very keen! Do you know how I would go about doing additional turtle releases? Thanks again for all your help! C. Shepherd (October 2015) ~ Milton Keyes, Buck U.K.
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Sherrie is a true star when it comes to being hostess. Always friendly, helpful and there to answers our questions she knows where to enjoy local cuisine, you'll get the best value for money and great food. H. Hawkins ~ Wilmington, DE
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We will be leaving tommorrow for 2 week stay at Islamar villas and diving with Dive Paradise. All of this along with a car rental was booked through you guys. Not only did you have a professional attitude through all the e-mails in booking the original dates but at the last minute I extended my stay. You and your staff were especially kind through all of this. You got the car extended and went way out of your way to make sure everything was taken care of, not to mention letting me borrow your personal roller bag to go to the market. You extended everything with ease and you are a great asset to Cozumel and Mexico. This will be my 12 th trip and I will never work with anyone else from now on. Thank you Sherri. Jack J. Marshall ~ Enid Oklahoma, USA
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Less than an hour ago, I booked a dolphin swim package through your website. You have already confirmed my order with exactly what we wanted! I was really in a panic because when I tried to book directly through the Dolphin website, they said there was nothing available. I had read great things about your company on the on one of the popular message boards. I have to agree they are true! Thanks so much for your prompt service! I know this experience will be a great memory for my kids! L. Walker ~ Crosby, TX
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Just returned from Cozumel where we participated in the FP&M Turtle Salvation program and it was the highlight of our trip. Our guides picked us up at our hotel right on time. They were very nice and one spoke fantastic English. Being able to participate in the extraction of newly hatched baby sea turtles from their nests and then watching them scurry into the ocean was so amazing. There were 4 nests hatching that evening so we were interacting with baby turtles for several hours. Those little turtles are SO adorable and so VERY determined to get to the water. This activity exceeded our expectations. I would recommend it to anyone who loves nature and wants to help this endangered species. It is awesome that cozumelinsider.com donates its resources to handle the bookings for this activity to help raise funds for this great cause. Thanks for an awesome experience! T. Daily ~ Arizona
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