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Nancy Norris
Having visited Cozumel on numerous occasions,
my most recent being August 2003, this review offers opinions and
suggestions for excursions, as a compilation of those visits. On another visit, our first stop was Playa Sol Beach Club. My daughter and her friend had checked this out on the web before we left home, and were anxious to try the water trampolines and climbing iceberg slide. Although this is an excursion offered from the cruise line, we again chose to do this on our own. The cab ride was $12 and we paid $6 at the gate for the basic package, which did not include lunch or drinks. It was a nice beach with plenty of chaises, a pool, kayaks, and rafts. We had arrived early enough to enjoy ourselves for about 2 ˝ hours, before the party boat descended on the beach. It became crowded very quickly, which was our cue to leave. Since it was still early we stopped at San Francisco Beach on the way back to the ship (cost $2). It was a very nice beach, much less crowded and entrance is free. As has been reported elsewhere, if you wish to visit the more crowded and chaotic of these two beaches, I would suggest you take a taxi to San Francisco Beach first. Then, just walk along the shoreline to the neighboring Playa Sol. After playing at the beach, we still had time to grab a cab into town and make my requisite visit to Carlos ‘n Charlie’s. Since my first visit, it has moved to a new location on the strip at the Punta Langosta Shopping Mall. Carlos ’n Charlie’s is downstairs and Senőr Frogs is located upstairs in the same building. Personally, I think the old location was more suited for the craziness they are so well known for, and lent more of a Mexican flavor to the experience. The new location reminds me of a TGI Fridays, but still offers some outlandish fun! On my most recent visit, we revisited Chankanaab Marine National Park, as we had some novice snorkelers within our group. For a $10 taxi ride, plus $10 per person entrance fee, this park is a great first time experience for those who wish safe, calm waters to snorkel, as well as a clean, beautiful beach. The park also offers animal shows, a beautiful botanical garden and an opportunity to swim with dolphins. But, as we were celebrating the 82nd birthday of a very special lady on this cruise another visit to Carlos ‘n Charlie’s was absolutely essential. In closing, if you are looking for a great margarita, accompanied by some tasty Mexican fare, make a stop at Pancho’s Backyard in the Los Cincos Soles Plaza.
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