Vernon And Barbara's Guidebook
Food scene
The Money Bar Beach Club
Km 6.5 Carr. Costera SurHappy Hour 2 for 1
No Name Bar
600 Av. Rafael E. MelgarGreat snorkeling and sunsets
Playa Azul
Km. 4 Carretera a San JuanSnorkeling
Woody's
Avenida Licenciado Benito JuárezGreat live music, great food free snacks on Sundays- love the owners and staff
8 locals recommend
DICK´S DIVE
41 5a Av. Nte.Great live music, great food free snacks on Sundays- love the owners and staff
Buccanos
Beautiful beach club, snorkeling, food
Jeanie's
790 Av. Rafael E. MelgarGreat prices on incredible meals with a view
Pancho's Backyard
Avenida Rafael E. MelgarGreat gift shop, food and staff
La Cocay
208 Calle 8 NteExcellent menu choices- best appetizer is the duck
El Cielito Cozumel
Excellent bagels and other breakfasts, coffee and when the upper floor is open- great views
6 locals recommend
Aqui + Ahora Coffee
111 Av. Rafael E. MelgarExcellent bagels and other breakfasts, coffee and when the upper floor is open- great views
Excellent lobster bisque and pizza, 25% discount card is on the key holder
8 locals recommend
Gustos Restaurant
Excellent lobster bisque and pizza, 25% discount card is on the key holder
Sightseeing
San Gervasio
Visit Mayan Ruins- go early in the day and use bug spray
There is an entry fee per person so spend the day. Great beaches and shallow calm waters
Punta Sur Akumal
Punta Sur AkumalThere is an entry fee per person so spend the day. Great beaches and shallow calm waters
Shopping
Well stocked diverse department store
MEGA
799 Av. Rafael E. MelgarWell stocked department store
Transport
Two companies operate- Ultramar and Winjet
Their websites post the schedule and you can book tickets online. We always book an open ticket one way. Then you have options on your return as the companies alternate. One leaves on the even hours 8,10,12,2 and the other leaves on the odd hours 9,11,1 etc. Round trip tickets are just double the one way cost. Open tickets are good for a month.
7 locals recommend
Playa del Carmen-Cozumel Ferry Dock
Avenida Rafael E. MelgarTheir websites post the schedule and you can book tickets online. We always book an open ticket one way. Then you have options on your return as the companies alternate. One leaves on the even hours 8,10,12,2 and the other leaves on the odd hours 9,11,1 etc. Round trip tickets are just double the one way cost. Open tickets are good for a month.
City advice
Getting around
Cozumel Bus
It’s only a few pesos per person
Getting around
Taxis
Taxis are very inexpensive and safe. They can be here in just a few minutes. Have security call one for you. Ask the rate before getting in the taxi. Or we found rates cheaper by hailing a taxi by standing near the road. Ask the rate to your destination before getting into the taxi. Peso rate is typically less.
Don't miss
Operations manual
We have a notebook on the counter with lots of helpful information about how things like the stove top, fan, air conditioner, hot water heater etc work. The ac remote works well but the display on the unit itself does not. Please ask if you have any questions or needs.