Activities
There is so much to do in Cozumel, but you can always do nothing and watch the world go by.
Getting around Cozumel is very easy and almost impossible to get lost. However, for the uninitiated, we do supply an assortment of custom maps in the condo for your use.
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For the most comprehensive narrative and best map of the island of Cozumel, Map Chick's maps are the best. To order this map, visit her website at Can Do Travel Guides.
Beach Hopping
No trip to Cozumel would be complete without driving around the island and visiting the numerous beaches and beach bars, better known as “palapa hopping”. In the condo, you will find a list of beaches we recommend, as well as island maps to assist you in navigating your way around. Discount coupons are also in the binder.
Want to stake out your own private beach area? No problem. We provide you with coolers and cozies to make the trip more enjoyable. All you need to bring is a beach towel.
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Authentic Mexican Dining
You will find some of the best meals ever within a few blocks of the town square. There are simply too many good restaurants to visit in one week. In our condo you will find our personal restaurant reviews, along with town maps you can take with you as you explore the island and town of San Miguel. Thinking about staying at an all inclusive? Don't cheat yourself out of some of the best dining on the island.
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Dive Trips and Snorkeling
Right off of Nah Ha’s pool, and depending on seasons, you will see stingrays, lobsters, an assortment of eels and numerous fish. Check to see which way the current flows and then start in the opposite direction. 90% of the time the current flows to the North. For even more snorkeling fun, walk down the street a few blocks and jump in the water. The lazy current will carry you back to Nah Ha in 15-20 minutes. Night snorkeling at Nah Ha is incredible! In the afternoons, keep your eyes peeled for schools of dolphin and sailfish.
For the experienced diver, we recommend Aldora Divers with six pack boats and high pressure steel tanks. The DM's are great and allow you a reasonable amount of freedom to do your "own dive" without being herded around like a bunch of sheep. We have never had less than 60-75 minute bottom time dives. The surface interval is at a palapa beach and the lunches are great.
Try diving the east side if the weather is good. This requires an advance notice of interest and a flexible schedule due to the weather. If diving with Aldora, ask to go to Memo's “secret” dive site and dive a Spanish Galleon. I saw 11 large cannons, several cannonballs and a few pieces of metal. The wood is gone, but the cannons are in excellent condition.
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For a small and personal dive operation that caters to both the experienced and inexperienced diver, give Tony of ScubaTony a look. His goal to make your Cozumel vacation as worry free as possible. Special requests are not a problem. His departure times are flexible and your dive locations are decided by the divers on the day of each dive. If one of you is an experienced diver and your family member or friend is not, ScubaTony would be an excellent choice.
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Golf
The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is partially visible from our kitchen window. The Cozumel Country Club is a public course and is owned and managed by ClubCorp International, the prestigious golf resort company well-known for Pinehurst, the Homestead and almost 200 other properties.
The 6,734-yard, par-72 course, winds around trees, mangroves and wetlands, incorporating the natural habitats of the island. In the process, there are significant carries over marshy areas, water hazards, and craters created in construction when limestone and coral rock was quarried to construct elevation for the course. It is a challenging and beautiful course. It features a restaurant, pro shop and golf carts.
Afternoon rates are less expensive than morning rates.
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Kite Boarding
Got a wild hair and want to go kite boarding?
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Adrian Romero, the owner of Especias Restaurant, is a Certified PASA Instructor and accomplished kite boarding who shares his passion for riding the winds of Cozumel via his company, Cozumel Kite Boarding.
Spear Fishing
For a great spear fishing experience, contact Leo at the link below. Leo is an experienced
spear fisherman and offers shore free-diving as well as all sailboat based free and tank
diving that can also be combined with a snorkel trip. We have personally done this trip and
all I can say is I’ll do it over and over again. Anything you catch is yours to eat.
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Cozumel Ironworks
Cozumel Ironworks is owned by American metal artist Kim Ham and is a great place for
custom metal artwork. Many of the pieces you see in our home were made for us by Kim. If
you are on the island for a couple of days, she can custom make a piece for you or you can
buy one of the many items she has on display.
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Other Activities
Our bilingual property manager at Cozumel Seaside Retreats will be happy to coordinate any activity for you such as deep sea fishing, bone fishing, exploring the ruins, palapa hopping around the island, shopping downtown, glass bottom boats, submersibles, snorkeling tours, para sailing, cooking schools, visiting the museum, and art galleries to name a few. Day tours on the mainland include natural water parks, numerous large Mayan ruins, cenote trips, etc. You may also want to try check out Cozumel Tours website for discounts and more information on any of the above activities.
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