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Cozumel, the largest island in Mexico; measuring 33 miles
long and 8 miles wide, located 12 miles off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, is a paradise playground. Cozumel
is a rarity in today's travel world. It has maintained a laid back, relaxed pace and a distinctive Mexican culture,
yet it has all the services of a larger travel destination.  Want shopping, a variety of restaurants, nightlife, beaches, watersports, and
a relaxed atmosphere to compliment diving? No problem in Cozumel !
Divers world wide have discovered Cozumel's most valuable treasure... it's coral reefs. Cozumel is constantly bathed
by the south to north flow of the Yucatan current, which produces visibility often exceeding 100 feet, and most
dives are conducted as mild drift diving. The underwater landscape includes majestic cliffs, canyons, tunnels,
and cathedrals overgrown with black coral, sponges, and giant sea fans. The reefs and walls support a prolific
amount of friendly fish life such as giant groupers and angelfish.
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Dive Services
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Blue Angel Dive Shop
2.2 km Costera Sur
Cozumel Q. Roo, México 77600
Ph. 011 52 987 872 1631 From the USA
Fax. 011 52 987 872 1631
E-Mail: bluangel@fidmail.com
Web: http://www.blueangel-scuba.com
We understand that each person dives for different reasons
but what they all share is love for the ocean. We cater to every type of a diver whether they are a youngster discoveringthe
world, a down-to-business executive, a girlfriend sharing a common interest or a couple in the golden years discovering
new worlds....
Blue Bubble Divers
Calle 3 Sur No. 33 Between Melgar and 5th Ave.
Centro.
Cozumel, Q.R. 77600 Mexico.
Toll-free from US: (866)-405-5749, Ph.:(52)(987)872-1865
Fax. 011 52 987 872 5235
E-Mail: info@bluebubble.com
Web: http://www.bluebubble.com
Dive trips and Scuba Instruction since 1988. Blue Bubble...
No Trouble! JUST RELAX AND DIVE... When you purchase any diving package with us, we take care of your gear at no
additional cost. We carry it from and to the boat, we rig it on the boat, we rinse it, and store it at our downtown
location.
Blue XT~Sea Diving
Av. 50 #101 esq. con 2 Nte.
Cozumel, Q. Roo, MX 77600
Ph. 52-987-800-0916 cel/52-987-869-2409 off
E-Mail: info@bluextseadiving.com
Web: http://www.bluextseadiving.com
Are you ready to experience some of the best diving in
the world? Then Cozumel is the place. Let our staff of instructors and dive masters show you the world as we see
it. Experience the majestical coral formations at Columbia and Palancar and glide along effortlessly on Santa Rosa
Wall. Share the world of our marine friends like Sea Turtles, Spotted Eagle Rays, Angelfish, Snapper, Grouper and
many others in their beautiful habitats among the colorful coral, sponges and gorgonians!
Techs-Mex Divers
Avenida 40 # 265 entre 4 & 6
Cozumel, Q. Roo Mexico 77600
Tel. (May-Oct. Only): (800) 432-7145 or 970 586-3406 (USA)
Tel. (Nov.-April Only): 011 52 987 872 5235 (Cozumel)
E-Mail: laslunasmexico@aol.com
Web: www.laslunas.com
Our Dive Training Facility is called TECHS-MEX DIVERS.
The Facility is an IANTD Platinum Training Center, located in Estes Park Colorado. We spend half the year in Colorado,
May thru October, where we conduct training classes, and schedule trips to Cozumel and Florida. From November thru
April we live in Cozumel, diving and teaching in the tropical waters of the Caribbean. |
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Accommodations
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Caribe Blu Hotel
2.2 km Costera Sur
Cozumel Q. Roo, México 77600
Ph. 011-52-987-87-20188 From US
Fax. 011-52-987-87-21631
E-Mail: caribebl@fidmail.com
Web: http://www.caribeblu.net
Located just south of town the Hotel Caribe Blu offers
you a chance to relax. You can watch a sunset from our beach. All our rooms are air conditioned and all the rooms
have an ocean view. Also each room has a private balcony or patio area. Relax by the poolside & enjoy the breathtaking
view of the caribbean or come in & watch our big screen TV while sipping on something cool. We have our own
on site SCUBA diving operation. Blue Angel Scuba is ready to provide you with diving and instructional services
while you are in Cozumel.
Las Lunas Inn
Avenida 40 # 265 entre 4 & 6
Cozumel, Q. Roo Mexico 77600
Tel. (May-Oct. Only): (800) 432-7145 or 970 586-3406 (USA)
Tel. (Nov.-April Only): 011 52 987 872 5235 (Cozumel)
E-Mail: laslunasmexico@aol.com
Web: www.laslunas.com
Las Lunas Inn is a small cozy Inn catering to divers. Located
just 10 minutes walk to the beach with ecomonical restaurants cantinas and shops just 2 blocks away. Get to know
the Maya neighbors, see what Cozumel life is really like. The American owners are Scuba Instructors who teach and
organize dive trips for the guests. Personalized service and great diving experiences are offered due to the experience
of the owners, Janie and Oliver Robertson, who have been in the B&B business in the US for over 13 years.Try
a more personal type of vacation this time! |
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Getting There
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TRAVEL to COZUMEL
Cozumel, Mexico has an international airport on the island. Airlines such as Continental,
US Airways, Mexicana and Northwest
fly directly to the island. Unfortunately, during low seasons, not all departure cities offer direct flights to
the island. These flights usually fly directly to Cancun and then a very short connecting flight is taken to Cozumel
Island, Mexico.
The Cozumel airport is very small. Your plane will land and you will deplane and walk into the building. Then you
will proceed to the immigration section. There are several booths. Please have your tourist cards fill out completely
and correctly (you will receive tourist cards with your airline tickets and/or on the plane). After clearing immigration,
proceed to the baggage pick up. Collect your luggage and you will be required to press a button to clear customs.
Red means stop, green light means go. Random. Proceed to exit.
As you proceed there is a booth on left side before you exit the doors. You will need to purchase tickets for each
person for transportation to your hotel or destination. This airport transfer and a car rental is the only to get
to your hotel (besides walking out with your luggage far enough to get a cab). No cabs allowed to pick up tourists.
There will be hotel representatives, airline representatives, tour operators and property rental representatives
outside.
Car Rentals: Avis and Executive are at the airport.
COZUMEL via CANCUN
Getting from Cancun to Cozumel. (All fares subject to change).
1. Fly from Cancun to Cozumel: approximately 20 minutes flying time.
Aerocaribe and Aerocozumel with Mexicana Airlines flies directly from the Cancun (domestic airport) to Cozumel.
Current cost one-way is $60 US. You can book directly online or with your travel agent. Schedules and fares are
available online: www.aerocaribe.com .
2. Airport Transfer "Collectivo" or minivan direct from Cancun airport to Playa Del Carmen (approximately
45 minutes traveling time), then Ferry to Cozumel (about 45 minutes). Current cost is $15 US per person.
After baggage pick-up, as you walk towards the exit, there will be booths for transportation and taxis. At the
booth, ask for a collectivo to Playa Del Carmen. You pay at the booth, receive a ticket and then proceed outside
to where the minivans are. They will take your ticket and load your luggage. As soon as one van is filled, the
van departs. The vans are readily available all day long.
3. Express Bus from Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen Bus Terminal (about 45 minutes)
As soon as you pass immigration (green/red button) just after the transportation pavillions and just before the
outdoors, there is a stand that says Express Bus to Playa Del Carmen. 65 pesos or $7.50 US. Purchase a ticket and
there will be greyhound like buses outside. They are scheduled.
Express Bus Schedule (subject to change)
From Cancun
10:30am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 9:30pm
From Playa Del Carmen
7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 7:30pm
The drop will be downtown near or at the bus terminal in Playa Del Carmen. Just walk towards the waterfront. You
will be able to see the ferry docks. Before the pier, there will be an information booth as well as a booth to
purchase the tickets.
Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel (40-45 minutes traveling time)
Then from Playa Del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel Island. The ferry boat ride is about 40 minutes on the large
boats and the about 50 minutes on the smaller, local ferry. Cost is the same for tourists. It docks right at the
heart of the city, San Miguel in Cozumel. Current cost is $80 pesos.
Daily Ferry Schedule (subject to change)
Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen
Morning 5 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 12 pm
Afternoon 2 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 8 pm 10pm
Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel,
Morning 6am 8am 9 am 10 am 11 am
Afternoon 1 pm 3 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 9 pm 11 pm
Entry Requirements
Requirements for foreigners to enter Mexico as tourists:
a) Citizenship identification
The tourist that travel to Mexico should present an official paper of citizenship. This can be:
Valid Passport
Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
Notaries endorsement of citizenship
b) Tourist entry visa or card
The Tourist card - Form FMT or the Tourist entry Visa are necessary if is intended to travel farther the border
zone and when is intended to stay in Mexico for more than 72 hours.
Citizens of certain countries do not need to transact with anticipation a Tourist entry Visa, therefore it will
be enough to have a Tourist Card at their entry to the country. To obtain it, it's enough to present a citizenship
identification in the Mexican consulates, in the border migration offices, in the official entry points, in the
tourism offices of the Mexican government or in any of the air lines that travel to Mexico.
The Cards and the Tourist entry Visa are free. The entry card has a validity only of 90 days and it should be returned
to migration authorities at the moment of leaving Mexico; the exact time of its validity is determined by the Mexican
migration agent.
While the tourist is in Mexico, he will have to carry all the time the Card or Tourist entry Visa with himself,
otherwise, he will deserve a fine. In the event of lose it he can attend at once to the local migration authorities
to obtain a duplicate.
Helpful Travel Tips
Banking
Mexican bank hours are normally from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, weekdays only.
Electricity
Most of Cozumel uses standard 120-voltage.
Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced, especially if you share with others. Taxis can also be hired for a day
of touring the island.
Rental Cars
There are many rental agencies available with a wide variety of cars, jeeps and vans. Try to use one of the reputable
agaencies or check with your hotel for advice. Also keep in mind there are few gas stations and hours are short.
The good news is that it does not take much gas to tour the whole island. Scooters are also available, but remember,
you cannot purchase insurance for these so check with your company before you leave home to see if they will cover
you.
Dress
Dress is mostly casual. There are few places where you need a coat or formal dress. The weather is warm and you
should dress comfortably. Some resuarants and nightclubs do not allow sandals or shorts and swimsuits should not
be worn around town.
Sunscreen
Bring a lot and use it, everyday! The combination of sun, surf, sand and beer makes for a perfect a perfect sunburn.
Water
Most hotels and restuarants offer bottled water. Use it!! Cozumel's water is supposed to be quite good, but visitors
are just not used to it. No sense in ruining your trip because of the water.
Tipping and Taxes
Tipping is normally 15%, with a 15% sales tax and 10% value-added tax on most items. |
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