Life's a Beach! With more than 10 great beaches to choose from on the island's south-west shoreline, visitors are literally spoilt for choice. From all-inclusive beach clubs with a party atmosphere to more quiet secluded spots with rustic charm - all have toe-tickling fine white sand and clear turquoise Caribbean water. Beach Club Guide for Cozumel, Mexico. Beaches are listed in order traveling south from downtown.
| Dzul-Ha
Small rustic bar and restaurant on the beach. Local atmosphere, good value for money. Facilities: snorkel rental ($10), showers and toilets. Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $2.50, Tequila $5, Chicken Fajitas $10, Fish Fillet $13. Distance from downtown: Approx. 3 miles (5 km) |
| | Uvas
Lounge style beach club with a swimming pool and clear-bottom kayaks for watching the fish. Facilities: snorkel rental ($15), swimming pool, clear-bottom kayaks, showers and toilets. Entrance $7 including one drink or $50 including open bar, snorkel rental and guided kayak tour. Price guide: Sodas $2.50, Beer $3, Fish Fillet $15.
Distance from downtown: Approx. 4 miles (6.5 km). |
| | Chankanaab
Famous natural park with lagoon, white sand beach, bar and restaurant. Facilities: snorkel rental, showers and toilets. Entrance: $16. $2 discount voucher available from the Park's website . Distance from downtown: Approx. 5 miles (9 km). |
| | Playa Corona
Small bar and restaurant on the beach a little off the beaten-track. Basic facilities but authentic local atmosphere. Facilities: snorkel rental ($10), showers and toilets. Entrance: Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $2.50, Tequila $5, Chicken Fajitas $10, Fish Fillet $12. Distance from downtown: Approx. 6 miles (9.5 km). |
| | Santa Maria (formerly Palm Beach)
About to change management - update coming soon. At the moment they only offer the rental of a sunshade with two chairs for $10 per day. Entrance: Free and food and drink is available from San Francisco or Paradise Beach next-door. They can also arrange 2.5 hour snorkel trips for $35 with sodas included, or snorkel rental for $10. Distance from downtown: Approx. 9 miles (14.5 km). |
| | San Francisco
Recently rebuilt, family fun beach. Soft white sand entry into the water, new swimming pool and bar. Facilities: snorkel rental, swimming pool, para-sailing, jet skis, showers and toilets. Entrance: Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $3, Tequila $6, Chicken Fajitas $10. Distance from downtown: Approx. 9 miles (14.5 km). |
| | Paradise Beach
Popular beach with well-kept facilities. Friendly service, good food and daily catamaran snorkel tours. Facilities: snorkel rental, cocktail bar with free internet, kayaks, floating sun mats, trampoline, climbing iceberg, Space walker bungy, showers and toilets. Entrance: Entrance free, Fun-Passes available for $9 which include unlimited use of most beach toys and snorkel gear. Catamaran snorkel tour $35, 2 hours, drinks included - BOOK TOUR ONLINE . Price guide: Sodas $2.50, Beer $3.50, Tequila $6.25, Chicken Fajitas $12, Fish Fillet $15. Distance from downtown: Approx. 9 miles (14.5 km). |
| | Playa Mia
Large theme park style beach with various attractions. Plenty of room for fun in the sun. Entrance: $12 including beach snorkel tour and most facilities. $35 includes domestic open bar too, or $42 to add a buffet, towel and snorkel gear as well. Facilities: swimming pool, showers, lockers, toilets, kayaks, hobiecats, paddle boats, volleyball, ping-pong, floating sun mats, trampoline, banana boat, para-sailing, climbing iceberg, Space walker bungy, jet skis and more. Distance from downtown: Approx. 9.5 miles (15 km). |
| | Mr Sancho's
Beach bar and restaurant with gift shops, horse-riding and ATV tours. Facilities: snorkel rental, ATV and horse-riding tours, showers and toilets. Entrance: Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $3, Chicken Fajitas $9.50, Fish Fillet $12. Distance from downtown: Approx. 10.5 miles (17 km). |
| | Alberto's
Beach bar and restaurant with rustic palapa thatch roof. Fantastic grill with fresh seafood straight from the fishing boats on the beach. Facilities: snorkel rental, showers and toilets. Entrance: Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $2.50, Tequila $5, Chicken Fajitas $10, Fish Fillet $10-15, Mayan Shrimp $18. Distance from downtown: Approx. 11.5 miles (18.5 km). |
| | Palancar
Quiet white sand beach with great local atmosphere. Boat-trips to snorkel the island's nearby southern reefs. Facilities: Snorkel rental ($10), snorkel boat-trips (1.5 hrs $30), showers and toilets. Entrance: Free entrance. Price guide: Sodas $2, Beer $2.50, Tequila $5, Chicken Fajitas $10, Fish Fillet $11. Distance from downtown: Approx. 12 miles (19 km). |
| | Punta Sur
The beach is part of Punta Sur ecological reserve. Entrance to the reserve also includes the historic lighthouse, where you can climb up to see some amazing views, a small maritime museum and eco-bus transport to the beach. A boat
trip on the lagoon is also available for the chance to see crocodiles and other wildlife. Facilities: showers, toilets, small cafe at lighthouse, Only water and sodas sold on the beach. Entrance: Entrance is $10, lagoon boat trips $3. Distance from downtown: Approx. 17 miles (27 km). |
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Information courtesy of www.thisiscozumel.com Friday, 03 November 2006 |