What beach would you reccommend in Cozumel?

Question

We are going on a cruise to Cozumel in December and we are wanting to lay around on a beach for part of the day.

We would like one that is nice and sandy-

easy to get in the water and splash around.

and with-in a cab's ride distance to the cruise pier (not sure where we will be docking yet)

-Not necessary but if they also had snorkeling that would be wonderful.

I have been trying to research them on the internet, but I was wondering if anyone can give me answers from experience. We don't mind paying a small fee, but not too big because we also want to do a little shopping while we are there.

We will be in Cozumel from 10:00 am- 7:00 pm

THANKS

Answer 1

When we were in Cozumel, we did the Jeep excursion, but fellow tablemates went to Playa Mia and they loved it.

Answer 2

I have been to Cozumel four times on a cruise ship.  As far as beaches for a $10 cab ride you can go to an area where there are several beaches next to each other.  They are Palm Beach, San Francisco Beach, and Paradise Beach.  All are very nice. See a map http://cozumelmexico.net/Cozumel-Beaches...

My favorite thing to do in Cozumel is to snorkel.  Go to the Downtown Pier-you may be able to walk depending on where your ship docks.  There are snorkel trips leaving from there on a frequent basis.  I was there in June and went a 2.5 hour snorkel trip for $20.  It was great.

Answer 3

It is a very small island...you can cover one end to the other in no time.  When you dock and go in the main area, there are cars and mopeds for rent very cheap.  You could look into doing that too rather than a cab possibly.  You may be able to cover more places that way.

Answer 4

Playa del Carmen