PalMar Snorkel Beach Club & Patas y Alas Butterfly Sanctuary
Looking to avoid the mobs of the other big cruiser beaches and really relax on your next island visit? Then we invite you to join us and our staff at PalMar Snorkel Beach Club, located in the Dzul Ha Reef, for a nice, quiet and relaxing day in Cozumel. These days it seems like every beach club in Cozumel is so packed with tourists that visitors are often wanting and searching for a less crowded alternative. If you prefer a less chaotic and more personalized environment when visiting Cozumel, then our quiet and quaint PalMar Snorkel Beach Club will be the perfect spot for you and your group to come spend the day! We really are the "Best Kept Secret in Cozumel" that many taxis claim doesn't even exist!!!.
PalMar Snorkel Beach Club is located just a mile or so south of downtown San Miguel and is enclosed with walls, fences and gates on all sides. PalMar sits in front of a 10,000 square foot private beachside residence and provides a unique feeling of a more home-style experience. Inside our walls you will find a freshwater swimming pool (great for novice snorkelers to practice their snorkeling techniques) with jetted spa area, showers, rinse tanks, restrooms and lockers as well as snorkel equipment gear (mask, snorkel and fins) and vests for rent. Surrounding the pool and jetted spa (not heated) area is a large decked area with plenty of loungers, chairs and tables for your relaxation pleasure! The grounds inside feature both sunlit areas to soak up our "Caribbean Paradise" rays and also natural shady areas from the numerous trees for those needing to cool off from the sun..
You will also find our friendly and helpful staff ready to provide you and your group everything you need to make your stay at PalMar Snorkel Beach Club a wonderful experience. You will find a quaint snack bar area where you will be able to purchase tasty freshly made-to-order snacks (guacamole, pico de gallo, ceviche, quesadillas, etc.) and a nice selection of beverages (bottled water, soda, beer and a selection of tropical mixed drinks). Our staff is always more than happy to make you a tasty snack or whip up some liquid refreshment during your time here at PalMar Beach SNorkel Club!
PalMar's Beach and Ocean area is just a few steps outside our gates where you will see our beach area surrounded by a retaining wall filled with sand, palm trees, potted plants, loungers, tables and chairs for any guests that prefer a waterfront, beachside day in paradise There are no crazy jet skis buzzing around constantly nor massive water mountains to scale out front at PalMar Snorkel Beach Club. Instead, we invite you to enjoy a relaxing day lounging on our beach under our palm trees! If you want to snorkel and swim in our world famous Dzul Ha Reef, you will find an abundance of incredible coral reefs, colorful fish and marine life here at PalMar! The beach-entry is a few steps down from our beach area directly into the pristine waters of the Caribbean. Do not forget to bring your underwater camera to snap pics of your time underwater! Plus our dedicated staff will keep a watch out for you on the beach in order to keep the drinks and snacks coming as you need them!
We can and do limit the number of guests inside to a maximum of seventy-five (75) at any given time to ensure a quality and enjoyable experience for everyone. Therefore, PalMar Snorkel Beach Club does require a Advance Reservation & Deposit (If possible, a ONE(1) Week Advance Notice Please - but we will work with you if less notice is provided)! So do not miss enjoying the pleasure of our beautiful, quiet beach or swimming pool! Please submit your reservation request promptly to enjoy our Caribbean Paradise Beach Club!
TAXIs do not want you to know about Palmar because they do not receive taxi kickbacks for delivery of guests at this location
Take a look around PalMar with a video from Canadian fans Richard & Cara filmed February 2019!
Activity Specifics
Name:
PalMar Snorkel Beach Club & Patas y Alas Butterfly Sanctuary
Provider:
PalMar Snorkel Beach Club
Availability:
Now also Includes Access to Patas & Atlas Butterfly Sanctuary! In 2018 Patas & Alas merged with Cozumel Butterflies to offer even more plants and butterflies!
Includes:
Use of beach area & access ramp into ocean / snorkel area Use of all facilities - lockers, restrooms, shower, rinse tank, large freshwater pool, loungers and tables/chairs Tour of Patas y Alas Butterfly Sanctuary WHEN OPEN ~ THIS IS SEASONAL SO CHECK IN ADVANCE!
Schedule:
MONDAY thru SATURDAY 10 am to 6 pm EST (Island Time) SUNDAY - CLOSED
Last Admission is 45 minutes prior to closing.
Pricing:
Adults ~ US $19.00* Children (Ages 3 to 12) ~ US $8.00* Infants (Under 3) ~ FREE (1 per paid Adult)
*NOTE: Admission INCLUDES ~ Use of beach, snorkel area & facilities Butterfly Sanctuary Tour (Seasonal) Chips & Pico de Gallo 2 margaritas, beers, soda or water per Adult & 1 soda or water for Children (Ages 3 to 12) These are NOT exchangeable for other products or services.
**NOTE: Snacks & Bar Beverages are also available for purchase at the PalMar Snorkel Beach Club snack bar:
***NOTE: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED PER HEALTH CODE REGULATIONS.***
Payment:
Deposit Prepay in Advance via online invoice then Remaining Cash Balance Due Upon Arrival ~ CASH ONLY
Credit Cards Are NOT Accepted on Site - SORRY
Location:
Carretera Costera Sur Km 6.82 Just Beyond Hotel Presidente InterContinental & BEFORE Landmark Condos in Dzul Ha Reef Area.
5 Minute taxi ride from the TMM/SSA International Pier & Puerta Maya Pier. 10 Minute taxi ride from Punta Langosta Pier & San Miguel People Ferry Pier.
More Information:
ADDITIONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE:
SNORKEL GEAR: Mask/Fins/Snorkel US $15.00 LIFE VESTS US $5.00.
Had a great experience at PalMar! The staff is very friendly and helpful. They pointed out the best place to enter the sea as it has a very rocky shore. Snorkeling was nice for Mexico. The location is the same as the snorkel tours. The tour boats drop people way off shore but they only stay about 30 minutes. At PalMar you have a nice, quiet beach with loungers and shade to enjoy all day. We didn't use the pool. It looked nice and the surrounding garden is very pretty. I would go there again! G. Vogel - May 2016 ~ San Diego, CA USA
(01/29/2019) - We are staying in Playa del Carmen for 6 weeks. We really wanted to do some snorkeling and although the options in Playa are numerous, they were not always economical. After doing a lot of research, I found the website, Cozumelinsider.com (a great information source by the way) and found out about PalMar. We were really happy we found it. A smaller beach club, nothing pretentious, but great service, snorkeling and food. A great day. The day we were there, there were a few Mexican families enjoying the spot. It was nice to be among locals and not just tourists. For the price, this really is a special gem. The $14 US per person includes 2 beer/beverage, towels, beach chairs, beach service, swimming pool, showers, lockers and several other things that we didn’t use. The snorkeling was great. It was interesting seeing all of the charter boats bringing people to the exact same spot we were and I am sure they spent more than $14 US to snorkel in the same place as we were. It really is with mixed emotions that I write this review as I don’t want people to find out about it as they limit the daily amount of people that can book here due to space and enjoyment, if it gets too popular, there won’t be space for us next time. We still have 3.5 more weeks in the Mayan area and we will definitely be visiting PalMar again. Thanks for the great day. We will see you soon. Cheers. L. MacLeod & G. Neufield ~ Kelowna, British Columbia, CAN
Enjoyable Day at PalMar Small Beach Club! So happy to find this small Beach Club. Great snorkeling, awesome staff, excellent yummy guacamole! Very relaxing day after being on a crowded ship. The staff were so accommodating. What surprised us was how reasonable it was. We noticed that some of ships dropped snorkelers just off shore. Check it out, a small beach club different than a expensive excursion. If you are looking for fancy this place is not it. Just nice people, good food and a nice relaxing day away from crowds. Stella - April 2017 ~ Westchester, NY USA
Last year we visited your Palamar beach club while on a cruise. We felt like we were in a true paradise. We are really into snorkeling so your location is tops on our list. You took the time to talk with us and tell us a bit about your self and the businesses you have. It was very good to meet and talk with you. We felt like we were visiting family and were treated as such. I am pleased to say that we are again coming in on a cruise and can't wait to return to paradise. I hope you are there so we can stop by and say hi if you are not too busy. T. Lemons ~ Cruise Passenger
I considered your advice to drop by & remembered reading that most public beaches get really crowded if there are a lot of cruise ships in port. There were 7 ships in Cozumel on Saturday & I was prepared, got off the ship first thing at 9 with husband and snorkel gear in tow & inquired about taxi rates. I was a little apprehensive when the taxi organizer didn't know where Palmar was but I had your directions & coupon printed out so I told them it was between the two hotels and mentioned the beach name & all was well. I then realized it was a blessing for them not to know where I was going - that had to mean it wouldn't be too popular/crowded!
I believe we met your husband Mauricio? He was very nice and made us feel very comfortable, showed us to a locker and we were off across the street. A bit hard to get in the water with all the rocks (this is what makes the water so clear!) but it was beautiful & shallow snorkeling with lots of neat corral - and 2 different 2 ft. barracudas guarded the shore.
When we came back we ordered guacamole and chips as well as a mango and pina colada daiquiri. It was obvious it was all just prepared and really fresh - best guacamole I've ever had, the chips were fresh, and the shakes were delicious. In summary, your location was beautiful, thank you for opening your home as a beach club so we could get away from the crowds, we felt so special! Mauricio was as good a host as he was a chef! We'll definitely be recommending Palmar! G. Nielsen ~ Cruise Passenger
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