Isla Cozumel Warnings and Dangers

This may go for all surf spots in Cozumel but particularly at "Naked Iguana" use extreme caution when renting a surf board and going out into the water to catch some waves. There is a horrible undertoe and getting yourself out into the water is NOT easy. There are rocks for about 40 feet that you can easily get your foot stuck in and get hit with a wave. Becareful surfing in because the rocks are very close to the top of the water.

you do not want to be caught on the unsecured beaches at night. Many people have woke up in the morning with a head ache and nothing else. The market place is the highest crime area, so when shopping watch all of your belongings, keep bags closed and close. Panhandeling and street soliciting is illegal on the island so not GENERALLY a problem except on the east side of the island and even then minorly.

Make sure you buy the insurance; your policy from home won't be any good.

When you get to the gas station, make sure the pump is not starting out at $10. Park with your gas cap away from the pump and quickly guard it to prevent the attendant from pumping until you've had the chance to verify the numbers on the pump.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...If you rent a Jeep, make sure that the 4-wheel drive is operable before you leave the lot. It took me 2 hours to dig myself out.