Cancun - Beyond the Beach!
dive adventures. The 48-passenger sub dives up to seven times a day to provide incredible sea life viewing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Playa del Carmen / Cozumel
The ideal getaway from the go-go atmosphere of Cancun is a side trip to Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
Playa del Carmen
At just an hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen provides ferries to Cozumel and an unforgettable ATV Jungle Tour. While guiding your ATV through the dense jungle, you'll pause to explore a cave, visit a Mayan temple, and swim in a 60-foot cenote. Tours depart from the company's rural office at 8:00, 10:30, 1:00, and 3:30, and rates are $38 US/person double or $48 US/person single.
Cozumel
With only 5% of its area developed and some of the best diving in the Caribbean, Cozumel is a final "must see" in Cancun side trips. Catch the $8 ferry in Playa del Carmen for the 35-minute ride to San Miguel's Muelle Pier. Check the ferry schedules at http://viva-cozumel.com/viva/Ingles/cool... or http://www.cozumel.net/1maps/ferry.htm.
With world-renowned reefs, diving in Cozumel is a natural "must do," and the number one site is the Palancar Reef. Made famous by Jacques Cousteau, this three-mile reef overflows with sea life and offers multiple structures including caves, tunnels, and swim throughs. Contact Aldora (281) 338-9888, Blue Bubble (http://www.bluebubble.com), or Papa Hogs (888) 322-DIVE for packages starting at $35US.
Yet another water-based "must do" is snorkeling at Chankanaab. For approximately $7, visitors gain access to the park, lagoon, and botanical gardens. With over 60 species of fish and fabulous coral and caves, this pristine lagoon offers extraordinary snorkeling. This full service park also provides a white sand beach and numerous dive shops offering instruction, certification, and equipment rental.
So while the sun, sand, and surf of Cancun are truly paradise, endless possibilities are also found - beyond the beach.
Additional Information
Ground Transportation
Bus - *Inner city routes - 3 pesos (40 US cents) - *Trips to Tulum, Chichen Itza, and Playa del Carmen available from main terminal - near Tulum and Uxmal avenues.
Car Rental
Cancun - Avis 52 + (98) 83-0004, Budget 52 + (98) 84-4612, National 52 + (98) 86-4490
Cozumel-
Executive Car Rental - http://www.cozumel.net/services/executive Smart Rent a Car - http://www.islacozumel.net/services/smar... - VW Bug rental - $40/day US - 2-06077 carsmart@cozumel.com.mx
Playa del Carmen -
Alamo - 987 31400, Budget -987 30100, Playacar -987 30240
Airport Shuttles
*Prices average $12 US/person *Pre-registration available at http://www.mexicoweb.com/travel/ftransfe....
Ferry
*Catch the 40-minute ferry to Isla
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