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Mescalito's Beach and Restaurant The
most extensive beaches on Cozumel island are on its windward side facing
east. During spring and summer these are turtle nesting beaches with little
development, just a few restaurants and gift shops. For those who are renting
a car or moped this is a fantastic place to come and escape the crowds.
There can be undertow on the east side but two spots are usually calm enough
for swimming these are Chen Rio and Punta Chiqueros, both are near Punta
Moreno and both are in sheltered coves.
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Beaches "Quick Reference"
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Playa
Oriente and the east side of the island. Almost
the entire east side offers secluded natural beaches where you can walk
in the white sand for what seems to be miles. You will not find swarms
of people on the east side, only people who are looking for a quiet piece
of paradise. Restaurants and bars dot the coastline for your convenience.
 Other eastside beaches include Playa Punta Moreno, Playa Chen Rio, Playa Bonita with a restaurant and beach chairs, Playa Punta Chiqueros, Playa Paradiso, and El Mirador--lookout point. |
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 Villa
Blanca is the closest public beach south
of the town of San Miguel.
San Francisco Beach has a nice beach for kids and a restaurant on site so you can make a day of it. Snorkel equipment is available for rent. Playa Sol offers horseback riding, jet skis rental, scuba diving and training, equipment rental, a restaurant and pool. Mr. Sancho's Beach Club (new), just south of Playa Sol, "loco on the beach". Playa Nachi Cocom has a pool and restaurant. Palancar Beach offers a great place to spend a day on the sand with snorkeling, beach chairs and restaurant. On
the north end of the island...
Country Club Beaches, just beach, no facilities. Playa San Juan a nice beach to hang out at. |
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Chankanaab National Park |
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