Cozumel This beautiful island sitting off the Yucatan Peninsula provides both calm waters and beauti

Cozumel, Mexico wyndham franklin plaza hotel is one of the most traveled cruise ports. wyndham franklin plaza hotel If you are taking a Western Caribbean cruise, chances are that Cozumel will be one of the destinations. These 5 travel tips will help you navigate the island so you can spend more of your time in port playing and less time planning.
Although the national currency of Mexico is the peso, you can use US Dollars for just about everything in Cozumel, including tips, bus fares, shopping, etc. In fact, most price tags in Cozumel will be marked for US Dollars. Visa and MasterCard are also widely wyndham franklin plaza hotel accepted, but remember to ask your bank/card provider wyndham franklin plaza hotel about using your card internationally.
wyndham franklin plaza hotel San Miguel de Cozumel is the largest town on the island municipality of Cozumel. Walking in San Miguel is easy to navigate. Be cautious of aggressive drivers who are always in a hurry and don't always watch for pedestrians.
Taxi rates in Cozumel are quite affordable, but be sure to agree on the fare before stepping into the cab. You can flag down a driver along the street or you can catch a taxi at the cruise ship terminals.
The east coast beaches are about 20 minutes from town and are known as the windward side of the island. These beaches are less populated and are great for surfers or those who like to play in the sand, but it is not great for swimming due to the possible undertow.
The west coast beaches offer calm waters that are great for all swimmers and waders. Paradise Beach, Playa San Francisco and Playa Palancar are among the most popular and beautiful beaches on Cozumel and are just 6-9 miles south of the port.
There are also many shops in San Miguel, which is a duty-free zone, where you can find items for as much as 30 percent less than in the US. Bargaining is not nearly as common as in other Caribbean ports, but there is some wiggle room for those that like to haggle.
Remember wyndham franklin plaza hotel that Cozumel is a Latin American country and operates at a much slower pace than what we are used to in the United States. Many things can and will take longer than you expect so grab a margarita, relax and enjoy being in Mexico!
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We cruised into Cozumel on Carnival Cruises and took an excursion to Isla Pasion. It was beautiful and the tour guides Fellippee and Alex were great! The beach was beautiful and the food and open bar was great!. The shopping on the island was a bit expensive though for souvenirs.
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