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Guide to Cozumel Beaches |
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Cozumel island has three distinct types of beaches:
- Sandy walk-in beaches on the west or leeward side of the island generally have calm water. Snorkeling may be disappointing in the sandy areas since any disturbance on a sandy bottom [waves, walking, jumping, playing] suspends sand particles in the water which decrease visibility and make it very hard for coral polyps to thrive. Without coral for camoflage and protection, one will not see as much marine life.
- Beaches with a rocky limestone shoreline on the west coast are the best forsnorkeling or shore dives since less sand is disturbed so visibility and coral growth are better.
- Sandy surf and large waves alternating with rocky limestone coastlines on the east or windward side of the island are beautiful but can be dangerous. The roaring surf creates strong breakers and undertows. Never enter the water alone. Swimming is not recommended on most of the east side beaches. There are now many areas where flags are displayed showing the level of safety for a particular area. Despite the dangerous swimming conditions, these beaches are stunning and serene for those wanting sunbathing, long walks or playing in the water very close to shore.
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| Cozumel Insider Beach Chart | Here is a Beach Chart with descriptions, photos, hours of operations and amenities! Just click on the names of each of the beaches for complete descriptions. May we suggest our: Do-it-youself Snorkel Tour
| Beach Conservation |
Cozumel has a protected Marine Park area that extends from the southern cruise ship piers southward and all the way around the tip of the island and up the other (east) side to Punta Chiqueros. Inside this area, the taking of ANY items from the SEA OR BEACH is prohibited by federal law and punishable with fines and/or imprisonment if caught. Even shells that wash up on the shore can become a home for some critter so please leave them in place in order to help preserve the natural beauty of the area.
There are many stores and kiosks in town that sell shells however no one really knows the origin of these shells and if they were harvested from a protected area of the island or an open one. So in general, if your desire is to help our conservation efforts, it's best not to purchase shells at all. For this only encourages poaching and illegal harvesting when naturally available supplies are depleted.
I know it's very tempting to say "well it's only one shell so..." but if you keep in mind that according to Carnival cruise lines recently, there will be a couple of MILLION cruise ship visitors this next year to Cozumel, then you can see the impact if each person elects to take just one shell!
Perhaps consider adopting the SCUBA DIVER'S CREDO WHEN TRAVELING THE WORLD: "Take only pictures and memories and leave only bubbles behind!" ~ Sherri |
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A few beachy things you might be interested in!
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 AVIS Group A Autos - Fiesta First, Chevy Pointer & Similar (Standard) |
| Autos have 2 or 4-Doors, Standard Transmission & Air Conditioning
From $32 Daily / $192 Weekly
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| AVIS Group B Autos - Ford Fiesta, Corsa & Similar (Automatic) |
| Autos have 4-Doors, Automatic Transmission & Air Conditioning
From $35 Daily / $212 Weekly
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| GEO Automobile from Less Pay |
| GEO from Less Pay
$49.50/day (out the door) low season
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| Island Sites/San Gervasio Mayan Ruins |
| An enjoyable combination of Cozumel sites and the Mayan Ruins
$103/person
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| Island Highlights Tour |
| Get the big picture overview with this guided tour around Cozumel. See jungles, beaches, ruins, shopping etc. followed up with lunch at a beautiful beach area!
$90/person
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| Jeep Automobile from Less Pay |
| Jeep Automobile.
$49.50/day (out the door) low season
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| Design Your Very Own Custom Mainland Tour! |
| Tired of visiting the sights as part of the "herd?"
Not seeing an excursion that exactly fits how you'd like to spend your day on the mainland?
No problem! COZUMELINSIDER can custom design a mainland excursion just for you and your group!
From US$168
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| Franko's Island Map & Reef Creatures Card |
| Beautifully drawn and virtually indestructible Cozumel Map and Fish Identification cards showing lots of detail!
From $4
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| Zwick's Cozumel Chart (Island Map) |
| The original hand drawn, detailed historic reference chart of Cozumel Island is back and available only through Cozumelinsider.
From $35
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| Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ The Beauty of Cozumel |
| Share the beauty of Cozumel's reefs with family and friends with this spectacular underwater video!
Only $25
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| Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ Eagle Rays of Cozumel |
| Enjoy rare video footage of the grace of Cozumel's spotted eagle rays as they glide through Cozumel's crystal clear waters.
Only $25
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| Punta Sur Ecological Reserve Tour |
| Adventure into the Ecological Reserve of Punta Sur to discover the largest variety of birds, turtles, fish and coral along with a visit to a lighthouse and museum.
$100/person
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I must admit, booking our excursion through you and not the cruise ship was unsettling but once we got to your facility all of our doubts were gone. Your park and staff were first class, professional, friendly and even the dophins looked happy. Thank you for a truly once in a life time experience. Your quick response to my e-mails was also appreciated. I can assure you I will recommend your park to anyone that tells me they are going on a cruise. Thanks again. Andressen Family ~ Belle Chasse, LA USA
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Sherri and her staff did everything under the sun to help us get on one of their shore excursions. Phone calls and emails were promptly acknowledged and answered cheerfully and professionally. These are "home" folks; no need to worry about language or accents getting in the way of success. Book with confidence, and have fun! J Meyers ~ San Antonio, Texas
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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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Sherri, my boss wants you to take down your webcam! It seems it is preventing me from getting any work done! I just stare at it all day. haha I will be there in two weeks. It's been since March since we spent a week there and I'm going through withdrawals. I hope Mezcalitos has the 'ritas ready for me. Jennifer ~ Louisiana
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Just wanted to thank COZUMELINSIDER for getting us booked for our activities while we were in Cozumel. The dolphin swim was fantastic! I'd do it again in a minute. We didn't get to do the SNUBA diving ..... we ended up doing the Helmet dive instead for the same price. We plan on visiting Cozumel again possibly next year and will be contacting you to book some excursions prior to our vacation. We saved a significant amount of money booking the excursions through COZUMELINSIDER instead of the cruise line. Thanks again! S.Forgette and G Wichtowski ~ Not Given
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| Beach Safety is Important! |
Please consider all beaches to be "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK"
 Bring life vests for any persons with limited water skills wishing to partake in water activities.
Observe all beach signage and warning flags posted on beaches which indicate current swimming conditions.
There are lifeguard towers and lifeguards at some beaches but do not count on this assistance for Cozumel's lifeguard program is in it's infancy and continues to develop. Read more here about our Lifesaving Program.
Should you encounter automotive problems while on your journey around the island look for Cozumel's Green Angels. The green trucks with uniformed personnel patrol the highways especially during high season to render aid to those who find themselves stranded road-side. They carry basic car/moped repair items and are friendly and eager to help vacationers get back to having a fun time in Cozumel. Tips are always appreciated. |
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