We just finished up a five day stay on the island. Between this trip and another visit a few years ago, we’ve found a lot to keep our family of four busy.

Fun family things to do in Cozumel

Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean sea that’s famous for some of the world’s best snorkeling and scuba diving, and it’s only a short 15 minute ferry ride from Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

This all means that there’s a lot for families to do in the area, whether you’re looking for beach fun, shopping, or exploring ancient Mayan ruins.

Find a beach

Two of the things that make Cozumel kid friendly are its beautiful climate and small beaches. With crystal clear water and white sand, beach time is probably the most affordable and fun thing to do with kids on Cozumel. Because Cozumel is such a relatively small island, it’s easy to reach most beaches from a great vacation timeshare.

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If you have smaller kids, you’ll want to stick to the sheltered west side with its reefs to protect against crashing surf. Southern beaches like Playa San Francisco or Playa Palancar are a good choice.

With only a few decent beaches to choose from compared to nearby Playa Del Carmen, Beach Clubs are huge on Cozumel and they can be a lot of fun with the family. We had a blast at the typically touristy and fun Carlos and Charlies beach bar on our first visit to Cozumel.

Often there’s an admission charge for beach clubs, and you’re definitely expected to order food or drinks there if there’s not, however nearly all of them offer you a lounge chair and shade.

Water trampolines and water parks!

f your kids are big enough to enjoy them, there are some fun water trampolines at Mr. Sancho’s Beach Club on Paradise Beach, which is just down the beach from Carlos and Charlies beach bar.

Playa Mia Beach Club will also keep you and the kids occupied. There are water slides, kayaks, water toys, an on-water trampoline park, and the little ones will love Bucanneers Bay, which has a kids lagoon pool with a pirate ship, water spray-cannons and all the fun they can handle.

You can get a day pass to Playa Mia Beach Club on Get Your Guide here, or just show up at the gate.

Snorkel or SCUBA dive

If your kids are too little, skip snorkeling and SCUBA in favor of beach time. That said, Cozumel is home to some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. If your kids are old enough to snorkel, they’ll find an abundance of colorful fish and corals at Cozumel’s Mesoamerican Reef.

Older kids and teens will love snorkeling at the Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park, while smaller kids will likely do better snorkeling from shore somewhere like the Money Bar Beach Club.

We only snorkeled on our own in Cozumel.

San Gervasio Mayan Ruins

Despite its small size, Cozumel has an interesting Mayan site, the San Gervasio ruins. Check out the video below for a walk through the site.

Atlantis Submarine

We took an Atlantis Submarine ride in Oahu, and absolutely loved it. In Cozumel, Get Your Guide offers a Atlantis Submarines tour.

Shop Plaza del Sol

Plaza del Sol is the zocalo (town square) in San Miguel, Cozumel’s only square.

There are plenty of souvenirs to be found in the streets around the Plaza del Sol, including hammocks, embroidered and lace clothing, silver jewelry, and little wooden toys for the kids. There are also plenty of places to stop for lunch or ice cream.

Kids will enjoy the street performers and musicians who are ever present in the square.

Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park

Chankanaab is located inside Cozumel´s National Marine Park. You can swim, snorkel in the lagoon at the Chankanaab reef, grab a snack and check out the exhibitions, spa or zip line. Cost is $21.00 USD  for adults and $14 for kids age 3 to 11.

Punta Sur Park Ecological Reserve

Punta Sur is Cozumel’s largest ecological reserve. It boasts a gorgeous white beach and reef for snorkeling as well as tons of wildlife on the lagoon side. In the lagoon you can see crocodiles, turtles and tons of birds including flamingos and there is a free pontoon boat ride available. The cost is $14 USD for adults, and $8 for children age 3 to 11. It’s open Monday to Saturday and there are change rooms, hammocks, chairs, showers, restaurants and even lifeguards on duty there. The Faro Celerain lighthouse is also at Punta Sur.

Faro Celarain lighthouse

One of Cozumel’s most iconic buildings, the Faro Celarain lighthouse is located in the Punta Sur ecological reserve. It’s included in your admission to the park and you can climb to the top for some of the best views on the island. It’s a bit of a climb though so make sure you and the kids can handle it. There are nearby hammocks at the bottom for those that prefer to wait for others in comfort.

Cozumel Pearl Farm

If you’re looking for something unique and memorable to do in Cozumel, a visit to the Cozumel Pearl Farm may just be it. This is around a six hour tour that gets stellar reviews, where you learn how pearls are made and farmed, with time to relax on a private beach, eat lunch and play in the water.

I only wish I’d seen this while we were in Cozumel. It’s a must-do for our next trip. Reviews say it’s good for small children, as well as older kids.

Cozumel Glass Bottom Tour

A glass bottom boat is a great alternative for those who don’t like to snorkel, or if you have little ones that are too young to SCUBA or snorkel. Viator offers a three hour glass bottom boat tour in Cozumel.

Find out prices and more here.

Drive around the island

If you have a little time on your hands, you can rent a car in town and see most of the sites above all in the same day. Prices for cars are decent and there is only the one ring road so it’s hard to get lost. The road only covers the south side of the island so if you want to see the northern end you either need to take a boat or rent some atvs. In both cases it’s better to take a tour.

For those on a more tight deadline, you can always hire a private driver that will take you around the island. Most cruise ship day tourers opt for this to make sure they’re back in time for departure. You can often just hire a taxi driver to take you where you want to go however the taxis aren’t metered on Cozumel so make sure you agree on the price before you get in.

Day trips from Cozumel

While Cozumel is a lot of fun in and of itself, there are quite a few family friendly day trips from Cozumel that are worth checking out.

See our day trip suggestions from Cozumel here.

Day trip to Playa del Carmen

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Playa del Carmen, returning every couple of years to spend a month or two. It’s just a 15 minute ferry ride from Cozumel, with the pedestrian friendly Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue) just in front of the ferry terminal. With plenty of shops and restaurants, there’s also many family friendly activities in Playa del Carmen itself, and lots of free things to do.

There are also miles of beaches right in town that are free and easily accessible for families with children.

Xcaret Theme Parks

While you’re in Playa Del Carmen, you may want to check out one of the parks in the Xcaret family, including Xcaret itself (our favorite for kids), Xel-ha (where you can snorkel and swim to your hearts content), Xplor (which has some fun ziplines, ATV tours and swimming), or the new and quirky Xsenses, which we loved.

IMPORTANT: You can get 10% to 15% off admission to the parks if you book online through this link.

Day trip to Tulum

While most first time visitors make a beeline for the Mayn Ruins at Chichen Itza or Coba, the ruins at Tulum are closer and are perched spectacularly at the edge of the Caribbean sea. Make sure you make time to visit the seemingly endless stretch of beach in Tulum, and nosh at some of the good restaurants on the main road through town.

Visit a Cenote!

The most popular cenotes (clear, natural, freshwater limestone pools) are located on the mainland near Playa del Carmen and Cancun. If you’re looking to visit one, blogger Anna Everywhere has a helpful article on the best centotes in Mexico and we’ve visited more than a few ourselves including nearby Cenote Cristalino and Cenote dos Ojos.

Cancun

Generally, we prefer Playa del Carmen to Cancun, as we find Cancun to be more touristy, its beaches are rougher and the town less walkable. There’s no shortage of things to do in Cancun, but it’s a little trickier to visit Cancun on a budget.

That said, there’s a lot to do in things to do in Cancun for kids, and it can make for an exciting day out. Cancun is also a quick and easy bus ride from Playa Del Carmen and the main ADO bus terminal is only a few blocks from the ferry terminal.

Day trips to Coba or Chitzen Iza

Most visitors to the Mayan Riviera make a beeline for the famous Mayan Ruins at Chitzen Iza and the massive El Castillo pyramid.

We loved our time at the smaller, but definitely impressive Coba Mayan ruins. It was an incredibly important site for the ancient Mayans, and because it’s a little less known than Chitzen Iza, you can climb many of the pyramids with fewer other tourists around.

Viator has some fun tour options for both Chitzen Iza departing from Cozumel and a fun looking tour that takes in cenotes, Coba and the ruins at Tulum.

What to bring

You can rent masks, snorkels, and fins at any hotel or beach club, or simply bring your own. We haven’t had a chance to try them ourselves, but we’ve heard great things about the adult full face Tribord EasyBreath mask and the kids Cressi DELUXE Youth Mask Snorkel Set.

Most tour operators include children’s and adult life jackets, but inquire first to be sure.

Also make sure that you have waterproof sunscreen on hand if you go snorkeling. Xcaret and most of the nature reserves require you to use biodegradable sunscreen when swimming in the water however we haven’t loved the biodegradable sunscreen we’ve tried so far. Our friends swear by the Badger Sport Sunscreen Cream and it gets great reviews on Amazon so we’ll give it a try next.

Another great option for kids (and even adults) is to get a SPF 50 rash guard t-shirt like this one. We’ve used rash guard shirts on our kids for years and they’re so much easier to deal with rather than constantly applying sunscreen. Our kids love them and they’re great when snorkeling or even just hanging by the water. We plan to pick up one for ourselves when we get back for when we go stand up paddle boarding or kayaking.

When we’re in a beach destination, we also like to have two sets of swimwear for everyone. That way, one swimsuit is always dry, and we don’t have to deal with putting on a cold, clammy suit.

Most hotels and tour operators provide towels, though we carry a lightweight travel towel that works as a cover up, towel, and a lightweight blanket for cold airplane rides. It also makes a great impromptu fort for the kids.

Looking for something else?

If you can’t find something that suits you above, check out all of Get Your Guide’s Cozumel Tours and Activities.

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Where to Stay in Cozumel

If you’re looking for more fun family things to do in Cozumel, be sure to pick a family-friendly hotel.

We stayed at the Cozumel Palace all-inclusive, and the kids loved it. It’s an intimate all inclusive, with a kids’ program (yay, for free time for Mom and Dad!), and kid-friendly swimming pools and restaurants. It’s also nice and close to Cozumel town, giving this Cozumel family resort one of the best locations in town.

Tip: If you’re looking for easy, cost-effective help with family activities in Cozumel, ask about the offer for a Palace Resorts credit with every stay.

You can read about our stay at Cozumel Palace here.

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What you need to know

Nearby airports: Cancun (CUN) and Cozumel (COZ)

Language: Spanish, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas

What to do: If you can’t find family activities in Cozumel that suits you above, check out all of Get Your Guide’s Cozumel Tours and Activities.

Sometimes in life it’s nice to hit the easy button.

Cozumel Palace on the beautiful island of Cozumel just off Mexico’s Mayan Riviera is one such option. Close enough to town, but far enough away from the hubbub of nightlife, you can walk from Cozumel Palace to almost every major area in the area in under 15 minutes.

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We Review Cozumel Palace Riviera Maya

Situated only a few blocks from the main cruise ship docks and 10 minutes walking distance of the hourly Playa Del Carmen ferry, it makes a good base while you explore the island.

It’s smaller size means you’ll get to know the staff well and after a week they’ll be like family.

In our review, we’ll show you inside our suite, introduce you to the restaurants, pool area, activities and amenities.

Our room – the loft family suite suite

Our room at the Cozumel Palace was a two level loft family suite that overlooked the ocean.

The nicest part was that the kids had one level with their own queen beds, a nice bathroom, a well stocked mini fridge as well as their own flatscreen tv while we had all that except a super comfy king sized bed instead.

Did we forget to mention we also had a very large two person jetted tub right in the room complete with bubbles? Yup, we had that too and Jordan spent hours lounging in it after long days spent by the pool and exploring the island.

As a matter of fact, every room at Cozumel Palace overlooks the ocean so you can’t go wrong no matter which room you stay in. They’re all clean and well equipped, but I’ll get back to that in a bit.

Cozumel Palace pool

This all inclusive resort features two heated pools overlooking the ocean, docks where you can go swimming in the ocean from and lots of areas to sit on a chair and enjoy the beautiful sea. You can even throw on the included mask, snorkel and fins and do some snorkeling right in front of the resort.

Cozumel Palace beach

Like most places on the island, Cozumel Palace doesn’t have a real beach. There are lots of sandy areas complete with comfortable chairs and umbrellas but when you come to Cozumel, you’re mostly coming for the excellent snorkeling and diving the island offers. Of course, jumping into the ocean from one of the two docks is a great way to cool off during the day if you crave your water more salty than the pools offer.

Cozumel Palace meal plan

In terms of food, the Cozumel Palace has numerous options for a hotel its size. There are three main restaurants, as well as a snack shack and buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and supper. There is the Italian restaurant (Turquesa), the Oriental-inspired restaurant (Momo No Hana), and the Mexican restaurant (Bugambilias). We had the opportunity to sample all three, and the Italian restaurant ended up being our favorite.

There were also generous amounts of dessert options that we tried on a daily basis. The black and white chocolate cake was a big hit, and the coconut and strawberry non sweetened bar was delicious. The first few days we ordered four different desserts then shared them all, however by the time we left we each had our favorite.

One of the nicest Cozumel Palace features (at least for us) was that free room service was included in our stay. You could order food 24 hours a day and it turns out that their lunch time menu was some of the best food we enjoyed while staying at the resort.

They also provide a nice menu card for ordering breakfast. On it you can select exactly what you want to eat for breakfast (and how many of each) and tell them when you want them to deliver it. The only catch is it needs to be completed by 3 am the night before. That said, one morning we just called into room service and got them to bring us breakfast however there weren’t as many options as the breakfast card permits.

Another feature that was really nice was the in room mini bar.

Unlike most all inclusive hotels that offer you a few beverages in your room, our room came with 2 mini fridges (one up in the loft and the other on the main floor) stocked with different beers, pop and water. They refilled the fridges twice a day. Once while they cleaned our room and the other during the nightly turn down service complete with delicious chocolates for each of us.

The stocked mini fridges were nice but what sets Cozumel Palace apart from the rest is that they also provide two cabinets with four liquor decanters, each loaded with full sized bottles of premium liquors such as whiskey, rum, scotch and vodka.

When we checked in they said we can request any liquor on site and they would swap the bottles out for whatever we wanted. Awesome!

We also received a nice bottle of bubbly in a bucket of ice to enjoy when we checked in so having a few drinks while staying at the resort is basically called for and they made one of the best mojitos I’ve ever had outside of Cuba.

The kids enjoyed their own special drinks while staying at Cozumel Palace as well. No matter whether we were swimming in the pool, lounging by the water or having our meal, the super friendly waiters were happy to fulfill any of our drink orders and offered some excellent suggestions for us and the kids to try out.

WiFi Internet Access

The free WiFi in the hotel was some of the best we’ve seen at a resort and working online from the comfort of the hammock on our balcony overlooking the ocean was a personal highlight during our stay there.

Children’s Program

While we there, we also put our two kids into the kid’s club one morning. The Cozumel Palace offers this service free of charge. They have a rotating schedule of activities featuring everything from painting to building sandcastles to playing in the pool to playing with the numerous gaming consoles they have for when the kids have had enough sun for the day.

The morning we went our kids were the only ones scheduled for that time and as such got to decide what they wanted to do. They opted for a little drawing and some gaming on the Wii. After having spent the entire previous day outside by the pool we didn’t mind the kids spending a few hours inside and it gave us a few hours to get some work done so it was a win-win situation for everyone.

Activities

In terms of activities, there’s plenty to do at the resort itself. The pool activity team has a daily rotating list of activities they set up to keep you busy and entertained. The nice part was that compared to a lot of large resorts, the pool activity schedule wasn’t overbearing and it was easy to find quiet times just relaxing by the pool or playing ping pong.

If you wanted to partake in the more non traditional pool activities (like sitting on a donkey statue and trying to lift a bottle of tequila off the ground with a rope and loop), you can also win prizes like t-shirts and bottles of alcohol just for playing.

At night, there were also activities for those looking to interact with the other guests. From shows to bands to karaoke to a hilarious him vs her competition the staff will keep you amused as the well stocked bars keep you from getting too thirsty.

Cozumel Palace Dive Shop Aqua Safari

One of the biggest draws at Cozumel Palace is the on site dive shop, Aqua Safari. Cozumel is known as a diving mecca and there were daily excursions that left directly from the dive shop. If you opted to go with a different company, they could also pick you up and drop you off on the private dock in front of the hotel.

That’s right, whether you’re going on a diving, snorkeling or fishing trip, you can typically arrange it in Cozumel for them to pick you up and drop you off directly on the dock in front of Cozumel Palace. It’s definitely very handy not having to deal with shuttle buses and long loading times if you want to get out on the water and since Cozumel tends to attract people looking for water activities, there are a lot of tours out there revolving getting your feet wet.

Amenities

Aside from the pool, the spa, the kid’s club and the restaurants, Cozumel Palace has a lot of different amenities.

On site, you’ll find a gift shop, an professional photographer, a small playground outside for the kids and free snorkeling gear. There’s also a workout room and a spa called Awe Spa.

The rooms at Cozumel Palace include all the usual amenities, including a blow dryer, laundry service, a personal safe and quality toiletries provided for you. The resort also provides unlimited long distance calls so it’s easy to keep in touch with family and friends back home.

Cozumel Palace Resort Credit

When we stayed, Palace resorts offered a Palace Resorts credit with every stay. The amount you received was based on the length of your stay, so stays of 5-7 nights were $1,500 in resort credit, and three night stays were $300.

You could use the resort credit on activities and excursions from the hotel, including spa experiences, day trips and diving tours.

Tip: You do have to pay taxes on any experience or activity you book with the resort credit and the value could be higher than similar tours so always check the tax value to make sure it’s worth using the credit!

Free access to other Palace resorts!

One of the things I really like about Palace resorts is that they offer full access to their other resorts during your stay.

Guests at Cozumel Palace can use the facilities of any of the other Palace Resorts while staying at one of their properties. Unfortunately they only have the one place on Cozumel, however a short ferry ride will get you back to the mainland and you can check out the one in Playa del Carmen or one of the five up in Cancun. Both Playa del Carmen and Cancun are easy to get to and can make a great day trip from Cozumel.

Cozumel Palace day pass

Unfortunately, Cozumel Palace isn’t offering day passes right now.  

If you’re looking for a day pass only, search the options on the resort for a day website.

Check prices on resort for a day.

Who would love this hotel?

Cozumel Palace is a cozy, welcoming all inclusive resort. It sports several pools, several restaurants, and grounds that are easy to navigate, unlike some other huge all inclusives.

This would be a great resort for you if you like a relaxed, intimate stay. It will appeal to families, couples, and divers.

Want to find out more?

Check out the Cozumel Palace official website here.

You can also find Palace Resorts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Cozumel Palace is consistently one of the highest rated hotels in Cozumel. Check their reviews on TripAdvisor now and Booking.com here.

Check latest prices here.

How much does Cozumel Palace cost?

A loft suite runs about $500 per night, which includes all-inclusive food and amenities for two adults, and two children. Palace Resorts offers a Palace Resorts credit with every stay. It’s $1,500 for a 5-7 night stay, and you can use it on “spa treatments, rounds of golf, tours and other above-the-ordinary experiences.”

Be sure to watch out for specials and promotions on the Palace Hotels website.

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After a quieter time than normal yesterday we were all itching to get out and see the world this morning. We had scoped out the ferry terminal last week while we were in that area and had a pretty good idea what to expect for the first leg of our journey.

We managed to get the kids ready and were out of the house around 10. Both ferry lines (UltraMar and Mexico Waterjets) run pretty much each hour during the day and we were gunning for the 11 one. After a quick $2 cab ride to the bus terminal (it’s the closest drop off point to the ferry terminal) we walked the other few blocks to the ferry.

It seemed every person we passed (and there are lots in that small distance) was asking us if we were going to Cozumel. Being the nice, friendly people we are we always replied yes. To that, they always replied that taxis are expensive on the island and that we needed to rent a car to get around. According to them it was lucky that we found them in time. Even more lucky was that every single one of them had a car to rent us. It’s strange how many coincidences one can have in a single block.

In truth, it was about the 3rd or 4th time we walked that strip (there’s a nice playground right there for the kids) and it always amazes me how they all change their tactics depending on the crowd. The last time we were there they were all touting Xcaret and the local activities.

See the Xcaret website and ticket prices here.

The time before that they were all pushing the big trips like Chichen Itza and Cancun daytrips. To be honest, those few blocks around the bus station are the worst in Playa for people trying to sell you things. It gets annoying after a while and you quickly learn ways to evade their constant “buy my crap because it’s better than the other 50 stores that sell the exact same thing” spiel.

Some of my favorite ways to deal with the constant selling include: pretending not to understand them, running towards their booth and then at the last second going to the next one, smiling and nodding my head so much they think I’m an imbecile, laughing like what they just said was the funniest thing I ever heard and pretending that the kids won’t let me look at their store and then pushing them forward a little faster. I always tend to do it nicely and will chat with the person if they’re genuinely friendly or helpful.

Anyways, to get back on topic, we decided to skip renting a car for this trip. All we really wanted was to see a bit of the place and spend the afternoon at one of the beaches. After enjoying the nice air conditioned 1 hour ride on the ferry we finally arrived on the beautiful island of Cozumel. Once we got past the usual touts and scammers that prey on the bewildered traveller we walked into the main square. Everybody was a little peckish but none of the restaurants were that appealing so we stopped by a 7-11 (the first one we’ve seen out here) and grabbed an iced tea and some snacks.

It was only as we sat there in the little park in the center of town enjoying watching the people and the colorful shopfronts that Micki and I realized we really didn’t know anything about Cozumel. We both knew that it was the biggest island in Mexico and that the nicest beaches were down to the south. We also knew there was a nice lighthouse in the far North and some small ruins close to it that weren’t worth checking out if we were planning to see the ones in Tulum. We also knew that there were a few small fishing villages on the opposite side that supposedly served awesomely cheap and fresh seafood. Of course, neither of us like seafood so that was out of the question. Beyond that we had no idea which beach to go to or even how to get there.

I had a rudimentary map from one of the touts in my pocket but it wasn’t to scale so we weren’t sure exactly how far the good beaches were. We had no idea if there were buses or even collectivos (small bus like vans that run only when they’re full) that circled the island. Once our snack was done we decided to walk along the boulevard that ran the length of the beach. We quickly counted 4 large cruise ships in port and the boulevard was full of day trippers. All the shops were crazy overpriced (even compared to Playa) and the lines of taxis was phenomenal for a 45 square mile island. After walking a dozen blocks we saw a McDonalds with free WiFi. We were a little overheated so we decided to sneak in and let the kids enjoy running around the playpark while we enjoyed the AC.

While the kids played I quickly surfed the net and did a little research on how to get around the place. Turns out I should have rented a car. I guess when life gives you 25 coincidences a block you should probably pay attention. The taxis on the island are known for their absurd prices (they have a very strong union and are known throughout the region as the Taxi Mafia) and up until a few years ago had even managed to thwart any organized bus routes on the island. Seems a little crazy and even I didn’t believe it until I walked up to one and asked how much to San Francisco Beach (reportedly the nicest stretch of beach on the island). When he said $14 US I laughed and kept walking. It wasn’t until the 3rd time I asked and got the same response that I realized they were serious.

$14 might not seem that much in Canada or the US but out here that could get me a bus ticket to Belize. It seemed a little high for a one way ride to one the nearest beaches but the day was quickly passing us by and we had already decided on not getting a rental car. So after sucking it up we jumped in the taxi and headed out. It turns out San Francisco beach is actually 14 kilometers outside of the town proper and definitely not walkable with a 2 and 5 year old.

When we got out of the taxi we were in high hopes and good spirits. The weather was still gorgeous and we were at the nicest beach on the island. That feeling lasted until we saw the actual beach. Turns out a few years ago a huge hurricane destroyed the majority of the beaches here and to keep the island a profitable tourist destination they rebuilt almost all of them. To put it in perspective, the beach was very small and the quality of sand was way inferior to anything we’ve seen in Playa. The island supposedly has tons of seagrass along it’s beaches and it was evident if you walked any distance in either direction.

To end this piece on a positive note, we actually had a great day. We got a beach spot at Carlos ‘n Charlies (a very popular bar/restaurant chain that’s everywhere out here) with a few lounge chairs by the water, an umbrella to minimize our sun exposure and a few cervezas to keep our hydration up. The kids had a huge lemonade in a 2 foot tall plastic palm tree container that Jordan refused to ever put down. We swam in the calm ocean and enjoyed trying to jump on the oversized trampoline they had buoyed out in the water. We didn’t leave the place until after 5.

Besides for our ferry not being able to start (we had to get out and jump in a different one), we made it back to Playa in one piece. Both kids fell asleep in the taxi on the way to the ferry and Jordan slept until we got off the boat. We then stopped at a little Mexican restaurant next to Coco Bongo (Patrona De Playa or something similar) that serves great food at a great price. After a $2 taxi ride back home we were happy to be in our place again. Cozumel was fun (and I hear it’s great for snorkelling) but I think the next time we want to hang out at the beach we’ll just walk the few blocks to this one. I hear the cervezas are just as cold, the taxi rides a wee bit cheaper and the beach that much nicer.

Safe travels everyone!