San Miguel de Cozumel Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Dive, Dive, Dive

Dive, Dive, Dive, San Miguel de Cozumel

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Beach Break

Beach Break, San Miguel de Cozumel

 francese2 Says:  I have visit Cozumel 4 or 5 times, once we stayed at resort hotel for 1 week, the rest were cruise ship visits, we have always gone to Playa Mia, a great beach break for the $$$ they have several plans to chose from, we always take the deluxe plan includes Buffet and open... 

Cozumel Dune Buggy Tours

Cozumel Dune Buggy Tours, San Miguel de Cozumel

 thebestusernameever Says:  If you are going to Cozumel you must go on the Dune Buggy Tour. It was so fun! My family and I went last month and it was the best day and tour of all of our cruise ship stops. It costs $89 each, and it was worth it! Other tours I went on cost 50% more, were half as long an... 

Hotels  

Cozumel Palace

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Restaurants  

Carlos'n Charlies: Restaurant or Nightclub?

Carlos'n Charlies: Restaurant or Nightclub?, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  I have been hearing about Carlos'n Charlies for over 10 years. I've never been there because I'm not much of a party animal and late nights and drinking don't go with diving. But I always assumed that it was a Cozumel institution. It has come as something of a blow to... 

Museum: Second Floor

Museum: Second Floor, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  We went to the museum thinking we might go have lunch there, but the restaurant was closed. So we just went to the museum. 

Nightlife  

Senor Frog's: Night Club

Senor Frog's: Night Club, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  I have not been to Senor Frog's although I have heard a lot about it. I was surprised to find that it is a chain along with Carlos'n CharliesThe Senor Frog's in Cozumel is simple to find. According to their website you.. - just listen for the loud music and wild times. ..... 

Carlos' n Charlie's: Carlos' n Charlie's

Carlos' n Charlie's: Carlos' n Charlie's, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grkboiler Says:  Carlos' n Charlie's is a fun restaurant that is more or less the same as Senor Frog's. It is located near the Senor Frog's location. Anything 

Transportation  

The Plane

The Plane, San Miguel de Cozumel

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Great scooter rental in Cozumel

Great scooter rental in Cozumel, San Miguel de Cozumel

 mikeczm Says:  If you have decided to rent a scooter to go around the island, I'd recommend Ernesto's Rental ( www.ernestosrental.com ) they give u the best rates in cozumel. They also include insurance with the rentals. It's locally operated so u can always talk to the owner in case u... 

Shopping  

Viva Mexico: They Will Ship

Viva Mexico: They Will Ship, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  While I was in Cozumel before Christmas in 2007, I decided to do my Christmas shopping. This store would mail things to people that I wanted to get presents for. Even though they were one of the cruise line's recommended stores, I thought they had nice things at a reasonable... 

Remember to Always Negotiate Everything!

Remember to Always Negotiate Everything!, San Miguel de Cozumel

 no1bulldogfan Says:   The silvery jewelry in Cozumel was very artistic and beautiful. I found every type of bracelet, necklace, pendant and earrings that one can imagine. DO NOT ever pay what they ask. Always negotiate. 

Local Customs  

Meet the Cruise Ships

Meet the Cruise Ships, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  There are actually three cruise ship docks. The majorly preferred one - Punta Langosta is the one that is located right downtown opposite the original lighthouse. After leaving the ship and walking down the dock (either avoiding or patronizing the photographers at the end of... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Stay in the Main Shopping Area - NOT

Stay in the Main Shopping Area - NOT, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  When we were in Cozumel in 1998, we heard from some cruise ship passengers that they had been warned about going into the back streets. This is complete balderdash. Q: What does it mean when your cruise ship advises you of this: "Shop at the many stores featured in Cozumel’s... 

Riding Scooters

Riding Scooters, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grkboiler Says:  When riding scooters in San Miguel, 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. Wear a helmet at all... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Rent a Car and Drive around

Rent a Car and Drive around, San Miguel de Cozumel

 kaybsix Says:  Drive around the Island. Do not miss this activity. It makes the trip. Cars rent from 35 to 45 dollars a day. Taxi is $5.00 each way to town and $10.00 each way to airport. You will spend cost of car in no time.Rent and drive around it is great 

Sports & Outdoors  

Scuba

Scuba, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  Our first visit to Cozumel was to dive. I had a package from Aqua Dreams which included diving and hotel. Currently an open water certification course is $350.00, takes 3-4 days and includes all equipment in the price.Two-Tank Dive Trips 1-2 Days 3+ Days $63.00... 

Snorkeling/Diving

Snorkeling/Diving, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grkboiler Says:  Along Avenida Rafael Melgar, you should find a few diving and snorkeling outfits, but the best locations are on other parts of the island. If you are pressed for time and need to get back to the cruise ships, this might be a decent option. 

Favorites  

Stroll from the Waterfront to The Zólaco

Stroll from the Waterfront to The Zólaco, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  One of the things the founding families of Cozumel really did right was to construct a broad sidewalk along the waterfront next to the sea wall. The seawall which is frequently white washed and trimmed in aqua has cement benches built into it.The best time for a walk is in... 

Punta Langosta

Punta Langosta, San Miguel de Cozumel

 grandmaR Says:  When we first went to Cozumel to dive in 1998, there was a cruise ship dock but it was the pier that was south of town. We would dive and then come home and walk to a restaurant for dinner. One of the places we would walk to was out along the waterfront, and we would see... 

The best of the best.

The best of the best., San Miguel de Cozumel

 WpgDiver Says:  The people here are wonderful. I have read some tips here and they are misleading! The people are very friendly, they also want you to spend your money with them. They thrive on tourism and since the huricane and now the US economy tourism has suffered. If you don't want to... 

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Plan a San Miguel de Cozumel vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and San Miguel de Cozumel locals

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 Sun by pool and not trips on south side of Island or parks Gourment resturant at our Hotel, "the Cafe" 

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Cozumel for the Diving, Dec 1998

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San Miguel de Cozumel. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 47 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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San Miguel

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 San Miguel is the main town on the island of Cozumel. It is where most of the shopping, dining, and entertainment on the island is located. The main street of Avenida Rafael Melgar along the... 

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Frequent Visitor

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 I travel to Coz once or twice (prefered) a year. I am a diver and I can't think of a better place to be. 

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Cozumel - Cruise Attraction

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 When getting off the boat the first thing that strikes you is the beautiful crystal clear water! Aside from that, the town is very pretty much a small shopping and drinking spot for those disembarking... 

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2002 Visit to Cozumel

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 Is it worth it,.. 

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