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Cozumel is a small island with interesting archeological sites being some of the Mayan ruins. But beware because they are guarded by the most bloodsucking, vicious mosquitos I have ever encountered. Thankfully there is not a threat of Malaria but these mosquitos are obnoxious. Warning-Bring Mosquito repellent from HOME!!!! When we approached the ruins which cost $5.00 a person we were greated not only by the monster mosquitos but by a man stating he was a guide he showed us some xeroxed copies of ancient temples and mayan priests and proceeded to solicit a $75.00 fee for guiding us through the ruins and as a bonus he held up an old dirty plastic container with a milky substance stating that the mosquitos would not bite with the witch brew he had. This was quite a pitch unfortunately one of his cohorts had made a palm frond swatter that he continuously used to keep mosquitos off him. WARNING: Don't use anything from someone's dirty, cracked unlabeled container who know what vile ingredients could be in it! You will be able to explore with a good coating of repellent and use it not only on your skin but on your clothes my arms and legs were coated but when I turned around my party freaked when they saw a colony taking up space on my back attached to my shirt!
Updated Jul 31, 2004
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Here are some rules of the road you should know:
1. Roads that run parallel to the sea are avenues and have the right of way. Roads that run perpendicular to the sea are called streets and you must stop at each block.
2. When riding a scooter wear a helmet at all times.
3. Watch your speed.
4. Be aware of one-way streets.
5. Topes are speed bumps. They are all over.
Written Nov 29, 2004
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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.
Written Dec 27, 2003
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One lesson that Sarah and I learned during this trip is that we are not compatible Kayakers. I am 6'2, which does not bode very well for a small dual person kayak. Needless to say I was uncomfortable the whole time, and I tipped us over!
All of this happened while we were on our catamaran sail and snorkel adventure :)
Written Jan 4, 2005
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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.
Written Dec 27, 2003
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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.
Written Sep 13, 2002
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The vehicles did not seem totally jammed while we were her-but this is February. Our taxi driver took some diversions and back streets to avoid the backup of traffic jam on the Ave Rafael Melgar (main street), both coming and going. Without not knowing how, a person may get caught up in a long wait
Updated Feb 26, 2009
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It appears that parking spaces are scarce, if not nonexistent. The main avenue was full and not spots, and secondary street in did not allow parking. Maybe some residential parking can be found some blocks back off the water beach area?
Written Feb 26, 2009
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We made the same mistake 2 years in a row, traveling to Cozumel on a Sunday. Many of the restaurants are closed and many of the shops are closed or close early in the day. There are no cruise ships in port on Sundays, I'm not sure if that's because Cozumel is all but closed up on Sunday or if Cozumel is all but closed up on Sunday because there are no cruise ships. Mexico is a very Catholic country and Sunday is typically the day off when Mexicans can spend the day with their families.
Updated Jan 23, 2012
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Myself and my girlfriend just went to Cancun and Cozumel.When you are in Cozumel and if you deside to rent a car.Please rent from a American Company,We rented a Scooter from a Mexican Company,and we returned it they & the protection police forced us to pay false damages of about 30 US and we were lucky,After fighting with the reps from the Mexican company and the Corrupt Police for two hours And being threated with handcuffs and a special tactical squad we payed the 30.00.My status as a retired American Policeman,and as a officer in the Mexican Red Cross ment nothing to these people,....after we left the Police Station,we found a honest Tourist Policeman who we had been asking for the whole time in the first place.He stated that (1) the Protection police were wrong and violated there own regulactions by not calling for a tourist police officer,and that this is a typical scam in Cozumel,especialy with day tripers from Cancun and off the cruise Ships.Why? because you dont have the time to argue.Some mexican car rentals have charged up to $500.00US in damages(false),SO IF YOU MUST RENT A CAR AT LEAST RENT FROM A AMERICAN COMPANY WHERE YOU WILL HAVE SOME RESCOURSE!
Take Care,
MEXDF
Written May 14, 2005
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