We didn't do too much partying in Cozumel, since we always had
to get up early to go diving, however we did notice a few spots
worth mentioning. In addition to the spots we found,
Neptuno
and Scaramouche are major discos, and
Platino's
offers exotic dancers in a night club atmosphere. We also went
to another night club with really bad music on New Year's Eve,
but we can't remember the name of it!
This was a
wild and crazy place. It reminded us of El
Squid Roe in Cabo San Lucas. There was much
drinking, dancing, and all-around partying.
We only stayed to have a beer and check out what
they had going on for New Year's Eve. They
had a Millennium package for $100 which included
open bar, dinner, and a souvenir package, but we
opted not to. The crowd was primarily college-aged
kids, although there were older people there too.
If you want to get really drunk and have lots of
fun doing it, this would be the spot.
Fat Tuesday
This place was an outdoor bar with a covered roof.
The drinks were huge, we saw, and they played really
good music. Its located right on the North
side of the plaza. On New Year's Eve, they
set up big speakers outside, and everyone danced,
drank and partied. It was a nice atmosphere
they set up, we thought, and we joined in!
We saw most of the people we had been diving with
there too! The place was packed, and everyone
had fun until such morning hours as we didn't survive
to see.
Shopping - We didn't do much shopping
this time around, but there is the usual flea market, where
you can haggle with the merchants, and other shops selling touristy
items. We were amazed at the amount of jewelry stores!
It seemed like they were everywhere!
Diving - This is
the principal reason for coming to Cozumel. Absolutely
beautiful. We chose
Dive With Martin out of the over 100 dive shops on the island
for our trip. Visit our
Cozumel Diving
page for the scoop on how it went and what we saw.
Snorkeling - Excellent snorkeling outside our hotel, the
Coral Princess Club. Also good at Chankanaub Ecological
Park, and outside most of the hotels. Beautiful, clear
water. Check out our
snorkeling page
to find out how it went and what we saw.
Water Sports - You can surf on the east side of the island,
and there are wave runners for rent at most hotels. Water
skiing,
parasailing,
windsurfing,
sailing, and
deep-sea
fishing are all popular here.
Tours - A host of tour operators offer snorkeling tours, jungle
tours, city tours, island tours, and Mayan ruins tours.
The island is so small, that we just rented a car and drove
around the island. The East side of the island is uninhabited
and just beautiful.
Experience the Caribbean's colorful
underwater world aboard the Atlantis
submarine. You will dive 100 Feet below
the sea and explore Chankanaab - part
of the world’s second largest reef.
The marine life and coral formations
are spectacular. Bring your camera for
this unforgettable adventure!
Venture into this unspoilt reserve -
a coastal jungle teeming with fascinating
plant and animal life. Kayak in the
wetlands, hike in the jungle, and finally
snorkel in the cenotes with its crystal
waters and amazing caves. Don't miss
this active day of exploration and adventure.
Travel back in time to the era of the
pirates on board the Old Spanish Galleon.
Indulge yourself in a delicious lobster
dinner while sipping on margarita's,
and relax and let yourself be entertained
by the traditional live music. All this
while sailing the turquoise blue waters
of Cozumel.
Don't miss the opportunity to swim and
play with one of the ocean's most amazing
creatures! Swim with bottlenose dolphins
at spectacular Chankanaab Park. A knowledgeable
trainer will teach you more about these
beautiful animals and lead you in performing
the foot push, dolphin kiss and the
dorsal tow. A unique and wonderful experience
you'll never forget!
Discover the underwater beauty of Cozumel
and admire a wide array of multicolored
fish and amazing reefs. Submerge yourself
underwater using snorkel gear, and lose
yourself to the natural beauty that
surrounds you. You can also opt for
the 'dry' option 'visiting' the reef
through the glass bottom boat.
Journey into this impressive reserve
and discover its unspoiled beauty, boating
through the unique waterways the ancient
Mayans used 1000’s of years ago. Seek
out the aquatic birds visiting the lagoons
and unearth an ancient Mayan temple
on this remarkable small group eco adventure.
Soak up the atmosphere as you discover
the sights and sounds of the Cozumel
rainforest on horseback. Deep in the
tropical jungle you will visit cenotes
(natural wells) and explore the wonders
of the Caribbean landscape. A great
way to explore the scenic jungles of
Mexico.
See Cozumel’s best ecological park.
Visit the botanical garden and fascinating
archaeological park set in mangrove
jungle trails. Snorkel in the amazing
clear waters among schools of colorful
fish ,explore the underwater caves or
just relax in one of the finest Caribbean
beaches.
Visit the mysterious ruins of Tulum.
Enjoy the view as you explore this abandoned
walled city that towers above the deep
turquoise of the Caribbean. Then visit
Xel-ha, a beautiful natural aquarium,
home to many varieties of colorful tropical
fish. Here you can learn to snorkel
or simply sit in one of the beach chairs
and soak up the sun!
Come and explore this sacred paradise
in the heart of the Riviera Maya. See
how much you can pack into one day when
you visit the botanical garden, aviary,
aquarium, stables, butterfly farm and
Mayan ruins at this spectacular eco
park. You can also swim in the lagoon,
snorkel and ride the underground rivers.
There
is more to do here than just diving, but if you dive, you know
what I mean when I say, "Dive Cozumel". You can find out
more information about the area on our pages:
Cozumel - Our overview
of Isla de Cozumel, with links to information of all kinds.
Dining - Our guide
to where to eat and not to eat in Cozumel.
Photo Gallery
- Photos from our trip to Cozumel, all thumbnailed for your
convenience.
Snorkeling - Our
description of how snorkeling went, along with photos of what
we saw.
Cozumel Diving
- See how our diving went during our stay, and what we saw.
Cancun - Our guide
to Cancun, complete with photos and links.
