Jenny's Graduation Trip 2008

Description:

This waterfront hotel situated above the Aqua Safari dive shop is a wonderful bargain. Rooms are very simply done up in bright colors, well laid out for maximum efficiency and comfort with views of the main street and the ocean. Some rooms are large enough to share with 5 people making them a super bargain. The dive packages included are also fantastic. You won't find any better on the island. The night life, shops, services in Plaza Central are just outside your door.

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Naturally, this reef is located just off the shores of Playa San Francisco (the beach is actually named after the reef). This one kilometer reef has a wall of coral that is only 35-50 feet deep but with strong currents. Many dive operators take beginning divers here when they are ready for their first wall dive or drift dive. Visibility is excellent and there is spectacular coral and brightly colored sponges along with plenty of angelfish, clown fish and grouper. This is a good spot for marine photography; it is part of the Parque Marino de Cozumel.

Our Local Expert Says:

Romantic place for dinner

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This is a romantic setting for couples and families that locals and tourists frequent and love. They serve fresh seafood dishes, meats, and pastas. The carpaccio changes daily depending on the local catch and is one of the best I've tried. The garlic bread is also a local favorite and is like an Indian flatbread. For meat lovers, their cuts are superb. Their house wines change depending on their menu, and their sangria is not-to-be-missed. If you like sweet liqueurs and have luck, you may get there on a day when they have limoncello.

Description:

This waterfront hotel situated above the Aqua Safari dive shop is a wonderful bargain. Rooms are very simply done up in bright colors, well laid out for maximum efficiency and comfort with views of the main street and the ocean. Some rooms are large enough to share with 5 people making them a super bargain. The dive packages included are also fantastic. You won't find any better on the island. The night life, shops, services in Plaza Central are just outside your door.

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The average depth of this reef is 50-70 feet making it a great reef for the second dive. It is rich with coral, sponges and sea fans as well as sea cucumbers, eels, snapper, eagle rays and other species that dwell in its coral valleys. The swift current makes it best for drift dives where you relax and let the current carry you along. Tormentos is one of the best places for underwater photography and divers flock here to snap photos of the amazing marine life. It is part of the Parque Marino de Cozumel.

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This whimsical restaurant claims that it "cherishes the spice of life." With a menu that changes daily, the restaurant's choices reflect its motto. Consistently offering eight salad selections, a daily sandwich special and a variety of others, the restaurant makes all of its sandwiches with imported meats. The unusual food variety is what sets this restaurant apart from the competition. Soft drinks and other beverages complement the menu.

Description:

This waterfront hotel situated above the Aqua Safari dive shop is a wonderful bargain. Rooms are very simply done up in bright colors, well laid out for maximum efficiency and comfort with views of the main street and the ocean. Some rooms are large enough to share with 5 people making them a super bargain. The dive packages included are also fantastic. You won't find any better on the island. The night life, shops, services in Plaza Central are just outside your door.

Description:

The reef surrounding the southern half of the island has been declared a national marine park covering 85% of Cozumel's dive sites. Second largest in the world, this reef starts in Mexico and extends down to the Gulf of Honduras. There is no better place for diving in the Western Hemisphere. When diving look but don't touch the reef or disturb the sea life.

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This popular tourist destination is surprisingly traditional and creative. Pancho's offers fun patio and garden dining. For those of you who love a classic margarita, try the regular flavor, and for the more adventurous, try the hibiscus. The latter is my favorite margarita on Cozumel. The best thing on the menu is the bean soup and is the best I've had in Mexico. They also have great tequila liqueurs for dessert. Speaking of dessert, try the fried ice cream.

They are open for lunch and dinner, and have live Mexican music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They share a plaza with Los Cinco Soles store which has an extensive collection of tequila and Mexican arts and crafts from all over the republic. If you have any questions regarding Mexican crafts, this is the place to go - it's like touring an art gallery.

Description:

This waterfront hotel situated above the Aqua Safari dive shop is a wonderful bargain. Rooms are very simply done up in bright colors, well laid out for maximum efficiency and comfort with views of the main street and the ocean. Some rooms are large enough to share with 5 people making them a super bargain. The dive packages included are also fantastic. You won't find any better on the island. The night life, shops, services in Plaza Central are just outside your door.

Description:

This waterfront hotel situated above the Aqua Safari dive shop is a wonderful bargain. Rooms are very simply done up in bright colors, well laid out for maximum efficiency and comfort with views of the main street and the ocean. Some rooms are large enough to share with 5 people making them a super bargain. The dive packages included are also fantastic. You won't find any better on the island. The night life, shops, services in Plaza Central are just outside your door.

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This tiny island just off Cozumel's northern coast is part of the state-sponsored wildlife refuge located in the Abrigo Bay. The beaches are filled with birds and wildlife. Fishing is permitted. It is possible to make day tours, and visitors can also hire boats to get to the island. For the hearty hiker in search for an adventure there are trails leading from the North Punta Molas Road to the island. Contact the tourism board for more information.

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Blown up and then sunk for the 1977 Mexican disaster movie Survive 11, this 40 passenger Convair airplane has become one of the more popular diving and snorkeling spots on Cozumel. Located a mere 300 feet off the La Ceiba pier, you can easily swim out to see the plane 30 feet below. Divers enjoy exploring the coral configurations and the hordes of tropical fish that find shelter under the wings of the plane. The nearby dive shop rents snorkeling equipment. It is part of the Parque Marino de Cozumel.

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This restaurant housed in Museo de la Isla de Cozumel has one of the best views to be found downtown. The breakfast menu includes traditional Mexican egg dishes such as Huevos Rancheros (sunny-side up eggs with tortillas and tomato sauce) as well as pancakes, waffles and an array of fresh fruit. Lunch is sandwiches, salads and fresh juices. Enjoy the wonderful exhibits in the museum after your meal.