Explore Cozumel
Cozumel is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico,s Yucatan Peninsula. It is famous for it,s magnificent coral reefs. Drift diving was created in Cozumel, because of the perfect current that flows along the island, that allows divers and snorkelers to use very little energy to enjoy the reefs.
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Language Spoken
Spanish is the official language spoken in Cozumel.
Currency & Time Zone
Peso
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 110.00 MXN (R85.26), and a three course meal for 2 people costs around 400.00 MXN (R310.04).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 29.34 MXN (R22.74), and an imported beer around 40.00 MXN (R31.00).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 40.00 MXN (R31.00), and 7.60 MXN (R5.89) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Public transportation is generally not considered a viable option for travelers visiting Cozumel. There is a public bus system in Cozumel, but it does not go to either the hotels or the beaches which are the two main areas between which visitors are likely to travel.Things to do in Cozumel
Some popular places to visit in Cozumel are Mr Sanchos Beach Club, Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park, The Mayan Bee Sanctuary, Paradise Beach, and Palancar Reef.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders require Visa for stays exceeding 3 days in Mexico.