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Cozumel Beach
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The best Cozumel beach on the windward side is Chen Rio; as it's stituated in a cove and protected from the large waves, the undertows are not as strong. This beach is rather isolated and private with no hotels or public transportation.
You'll be able to find small restaurants all along the coast road for food and refreshments.
Swimming is not encouraged on this side, so take precautions. Don't go far from shore, and NEVER swim alone. The undertows are treacherous.
However, if you're looking for someplace very quiet and secluded for sunbathing and or passing time with someone special, this Cozumel beach is perfect.
The Cozumel beach on the Western "leeward" side is where you'll find the grand resorts and the crowds of people.
The Cozumel beach here is the vaunted, pure white, powdered coral that remains cool to the soles of your feet no matter the temperature. The water here is flat with no waves and little undertow. San Francisco beach (on the south end of Cozumel with Playa Sol Playa Francesa, Playa Palacar and San Clemente) is considered the best of this type.
Playa San Juan, next to the Cozumel Melia Resort has great windsurfing, fine restaurants and lots of shade. It's a family favorite.
In the north you'll find Playa Azul, Playa Pilar and Playa San Juan. This Cozumel beach is fronted by the fancy resorts and exhibit a "Club" like atmosphere with restaurants, bars, and water sports activities. This isn't the optimal snorkeling location as the constantly moving sand doesn't allow coral to grow.
Where ever you find the rocky ("Iron Shore") limestone shoreline (OUCH!),...you"ll find good snorkeling! You'll generally be entering the water from a boat or ladder off the end of a pier.
Cozumel's prime snorkeling site is Chankanaab Bay. This popular full-service beach with its excellent facilities invites both divers and snorkelers to explore the area's limestone shoreline caves.
Other popular sites are Villa Maya, Casa Caribena, Coral Princess Hotel, Plaza Las Glorias, Dzul-ha reef area, and Playa Corona.
If you don't have your own snorkeling equipment, you should be able to rent them for about $10-15 US dollars (at the Cozumel beach or from your hotel).
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