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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.
Climate 75 - 90F 24 -32C Water Temp 75 - 85F 24 -29C Visibility Nearly Consistant 100 ft 30 m
Check out Cozumel's Dive Sites
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Dive
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Deep
Exposure Dive Center
10 av sur # 215 (between Ave. Adolfo Rosado Salas &
Calle 3 Sur)
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 7600 Mexico
Tel: 1 (866) 670 2736
A fresh new and exciting concept in diving !! If you’re
interested in learning more about Premier Class Scuba
Diving in Cozumel Mexico, and having private dive charter
service at an affordable price, Then come Join Us At Deep
Exposure Dive Center.
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Number of Dive Boats: 2
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 42' - 16 divers
/ 32' - 12 divers
» Gear Provided:
» Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regulators, Mask,
Fins, Wet Suits
» Nitrox Available: Yes, plus Trimix and Oxygen
for Rebreathers
» Type of Diving Available: Wall and reef drift.
300' wreck. We also set up Cavern dive in the mainland
and Whale shark tours during high season.
» Total Dive Sites:
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 45 minutes
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 75 minutes
» Certification Agencies: PADI, NAUI, SDI, TDI
» Courses Offered: OW to Advanced Trimix, Full Cave
and CCR
http://www.deepexposuredivecenter.com |
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Albatros
Charters
PO Box 624
Cozumel, Q. Roo 77600
Mexico
Tel. 888.333.4643
Dive operation located in Cozumel Mexico. Can provide
instructions, diving, customized dive trips, fish, snorkel
and sunset cruises.
» Number of Dive Boats: 3
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 6, 10, 12
» Gear Provided:
» Rental Gear Available: BC, regulators, masks,
fins, snorkels, wetsuits, belts
» Nitrox Available:
» Type of Diving Available:
» Total Dive Sites: 20+
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 5
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 60
» Certification Agencies: SSI, PADI, TDI
» Courses Offered: Resort and up
info@cozumelscuba.com
http://www.cozumelscuba.com |
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Blue
Angel Resort & Dive Shop
2.2 km Costera Sur
Cozumel Q. Roo, México 77600
US toll free number 1 866 779 9986
Ph. 011 52 987 872 1631 From the USA
Fax. 011 52 987 872 1631
At Blue Angel you are diving with friends. Our divemasters
know you and are interested in sharing their passion for
diving & where safety and service are always a priority.
» Number of Dive Boats: 3 small fast boats - 2 larger
boats for groups
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 8 per fast
boat
» Gear Provided: With certain packages
» Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regulators, computers,
wetsuits, masks & fins.
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: Reefs, walls
» Total Dive Sites: ALL NAMED reefs on the leeward
side of Cozumel and more
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 10 minutes
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 45 minutes
» Certification Agencies: PADI
» Courses Offered: Discover Diving, Scuba Diver,
Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue, Divemaster and
LOTS of PADI specialties
info@blueangelresort.com
http://www.blueangelresort.com |
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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. (52)(987)872-1865
info@bluebubble.com
http://www.bluebubble.com
Dive trips and Scuba Instruction since 1988. Blue Bubble...
No Trouble! |
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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
info@bluextseadiving.com
http://www.bluextseadiving.com
Custom tailored service and dive packages to meet your
needs. PADI Instruction of all levels, including Nitrox.
We will personally meet you at your hotel on the day of
your arrival and take care of your gear each day. Visit
our website and e-mail us for more details! We look forward
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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
caribebl@fidmail.com
http://www.caribeblu.net
All Rooms are ocean-view with beautiful SUNSETS ! Each
room has two double beds, Cable TV, private bath &
Ocean front pool to relax in. Located next to BLUE ANGEL
DIVE SHOP. |
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Deep
Blue
Adolfo Rosado Salas # 200
Cozumel, Q. Roo
Mexico 77600
Tel. (987) 872-5653
All computer diving, small fast boats for 6 - 8 divers
max. Dive sites selected in advance. Frequent trips to
further out and more advanced reefs.
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Number of Dive Boats: 3
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 9
» Gear Provided: Tanks, weights and belts
» Rental Gear Available: Aqua Lung BCD;s Regulators,
Masks, fins, wetsuits
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: Walls, reefs, wrecks
» Total Dive Sites: 25+
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 15
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 50
» Certification Agencies: PADI, NAUI, SSI
» Courses Offered: All up to divemaster
scubadive@deepbluecozumel.com
http://www.deepbluecozumel.com |
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Techs-Mex
Divers/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)
laslunasmexico@aol.com
www.laslunas.com
Las Lunas Inn is a small cozy Inn catering to divers.
We are a full service dive facility, offering training
of all levels , gear rental and sales, and can arrange
for mixed gas fills and tank rentals. We offer boat dives
to Palancar, the southern reefs, and cavern diving in
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Scuba
Club Cozumel
AV. R. Melgar Prol. S. KM 1.5
P.O. Box 11
Cozumel, Q. Roo
Mexico 77600
Tel. 987-872-1800
Fax. 987-872-1883
Cozumel's true dedicated dive resort. Ocean front, close
to town, with a 5 star dive facility on premises. 7 custom
dive boats and great beach diving.
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Number of Dive Boats: 7
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat:
» Gear Provided: Tanks, weights and belt
» Rental Gear Available: All - Scubapro rental program
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: Reef, wreck, night and
Twilight dives
» Total Dive Sites:
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 10
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 50
» Certification Agencies: PADI and Univeral referrals
» Courses Offered: Discover Diving through Divemaster
and Specialties
scubacozumel@ecozumel.net
http://www.scubaclubcozumel.com |
Accommodations
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Summer
Place Inn
10 Avenida Sur
#1199, entre 17 y 19
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
México 77600
Tel.: USA 1-877-833-3419 or Mexico 987 872 6300
info@summerplaceinn.net
www.summerplaceinn.net
Nestled in the perfect downtown location for Cozumel,
within a short walk of everything. Stores, banks, theaters
and more are just steps away. Or enjoy white sand beaches,
turquoise waters and coral reefs. Scuba packages are available. |
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RE/MAX
Complete Real Estate Services
Calle
11 con Av. 5
Edificio Portales
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
México 77 600
info@cozumelforsale.com
www.cozumelforsale.com
We are a dedicated group of experienced individuals committed
to providing you with complete real estate services: from
when you start to look at property, until the day that
you move in. |
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Travel
To Cozumel
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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
The Department of State and Homeland Security have announced a
"Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative" in which they
are proposing to require all U.S. Citizens, Canadians, citizens
of Bermuda and citizens of Mexico to have a passport or other
accepted secure document to enter or re-enter the U.S. by January
1, 2008.
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens,
traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico,
Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be
required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S.
Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens,
traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South
America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including
ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other
documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.
While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the
Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet
all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will
be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport
cards for land/sea entries.
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
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. |
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