Guidebook Welcome to Coral Island Suites! We are here to make your experience a wonderful one! Here are some local recommendations we hope you find useful during your stay. **You can look up each name in Google Maps or Facebook for more information. **We have included our Google Maps link to the Guidebook as well.
• You can send a message to @TaxisCozumel on Facebook (limited hours). Please include the address where you want to be picked up and the number of passengers. They will give you a taxi number. Please wait at the street for the taxi to come. Here is a sample message to send:
Quiero un taxi 4 personas (4 people) Para Calle 14 Norte entre 40 y 45 avenida, Edificio 2 pisos color salmon (our address)
• If you speak Spanish you can also call the taxi base at 52-987-872-0041 or 52-987-872-5770.
GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORES
• SORIANA: Our closest grocery store located 5 blocks away. Soriana has great fruit and vegetables. Nice bakery with fresh baked buns. Sells alcohol and beer also. Open late. • MEGA SORIANA: Bigger grocery store located downtown. Big pharmacy area. Good selection of imported deli meats and cheeses. Great butcher. International aisle. Large clothing area. Good selection of wine, alcohol and beer for sale.
• CHEDRAUI: The downtown location has many imported items including their own brand FIRST STREET. Great clothing and bathing suit area. Good selection of fruits and vegetables. Beer, alcohol, wine as well.
• MERCADO MUNICIPAL: The local municipal market. Fresh fish and seafood. Fruit and vegetables.
• CAVA DEL DUERO: Best liquor and wine store close to us. Great selection of wine and alcohol.
• LA EUROPEA COZUMEL: Large liquor selection and international items. Great wine selection. Located across the street from Mega Soriana.
VEHICLE RENTALS
• HTLRENTALS.COM: We recommend HTL Rentals for renting a Jeep, car, buggy or scooter. They offer great prices and their service is excellent. They will even deliver the vehicle to Coral Island Suites!
DIVING
• MAPLE LEAF SCUBA: Canadian owned and operated 🍁 The owner Glenda and her team are 5 Star Padi certified. Great for beginners, experienced divers, families.
• SCUBA JEFF MEXICO: Canadian owned and operated 🍁Jeff is an excellent dive operator! Great boat! English, Spanish and French! Specialization in cave diving!
FREE BEACHES AND SNORKELLING
• PLAYA CASITAS: Free ocean access! Only 1.2km away from Coral Island Suites. Great for Snorkelling. But the access is across Coral Reef which can be Rocky. This is not a smooth Sandy beach.
• PLAYA ZOFEMAT: Free ocean access! Great for Snorkelling. 10km south of downtown. The access is on a Coral Reef which can be Rocky. This is not a smooth Sandy beach.
• CHEN RIO: Free beach! Chen Río is a beautiful sandy beach on Cozumel's East Side. There is a restaurant close by if you want to eat or drink called El Pescador. **Note : the East Side of Cozumel does sometimes have seaweed called Sargassum.
• PLAYA PUBLICA SAN MARTIN : About 1km south of Chen Rio on the East Side. Another beautiful free public sandy beach. Amazing sand and turquoise waters. Stairs to access the beach. **Note : the East Side of Cozumel does sometimes have seaweed called Sargassum. BEACH CLUBS AND BEACH BARS
• CLUB PLAYA AZUL: Beach club located in the north side of Cozumel. 10 minutes away by car or taxi. Great snorkelling! **Entrance fee to enter.
• BUCCANOS: Upscale beach club in the north end of Cozumel. 10 minutes away by car or taxi. Pool onsight. Great snorkelling. Beautiful fine dining in the evening. **Entrance fee to enter beach club.
• PARADISE BEACH COZUMEL: Located in the South of Cozumel 25 minutes away by car or taxi.. Great beach club for families and children. Floating toys and slides in the ocean. Large pool. All inclusive option or a la carte. **Entrance fee to enter beach club.
• MR SANCHOS BEACH CLUB: Located in the South of Cozumel 25 minutes away by car or taxi. Great beach club with separate area with two swim up pool bars for "all-inclusive" day. Book in advance to make sure to get a spot. Also non "all-inclusive" side of the beach club where you can just order off the menu. **Entrance fee to enter beach club.
• SKYREEF: Located in the South of Cozumel 25 minutes away by car or taxi.. Great snorkeling and ocean views. **Entrance fee to enter beach club.
• RASTA BAR: At the south most point of Cozumel 40 minutes away by car or taxi. Rasta Bar is right on the ocean with great views. A must stop on an island tour. Excellent Coconut Shrimp and Coco Loco Margarita! ***Cash only for payment. **NO ENTRANCE FEE
• BAR MIAMI: At the south end of Cozumel 40 minutes away by car or taxi. A great stop on an island tour. They have the most unique Mojitos you will ever taste. Great cocktails. ***Cash only for payment. **NO ENTRANCE FEE
• SENOR IGUANAS: Located on the East Side of Cozumel 20 minutes away by car or taxi. Ocean View Beach Bar. Great food and cocktails. Live music some afternoons as well. ***Cash only for payment. **NO ENTRANCE FEE
BEST RESTAURANTS
• EL COFFEE TO GO: Our closest local coffee shop! Just 3 blocks away. Great selection of coffee and homemade bagels, quiche, muffins. Definitely recommend!
• MAPLE BAKEHOUSE: Downtown location is a local favourite for breakfast, coffee and their delicious baked goods. Sit inside the air conditioned cafe or on the outdoor patio. Closed Mondays.
• JOLLY CAFE AND LATE BREAKFAST: Downtown locateion. Offers unique breakfasts and great coffee. Sit inside the air conditioned restaurant or on the outdoor patio.
• HEMINGWAY LOUNGE REST. & BAR COZUMEL: Great for an oceanfront breakfast or a sunset cocktail and dinner. They have unique furniture and decor that are perfect for amazing photos! Great snorkeling here as well.
• CAFE BOUTIQUE SOLEDAD HERNANDEZ: This beautiful cafe has air conditioned indoor seating or breezy seating in their gardens. Enjoy all the mexican dishes as well as amazing baked potato soup and Cinnamon buns! Closed Tuesdays.
• ROCK 'N JAVA: Great for breakfast or lunch. Large portions. The best salads on the island. Texas style and TexMex cuisine. Sit inside in the air-conditioning or on their patio.
• CHEYUCAS EMPANADAS: Only 3 blocks away! The best empanadas on the island! Argentinian style baked empanadas. Only open in the evenings. Closed Tuesdays.
• TAQUERIA EL PIQUE: Great taco restaurant! The el pastor and "pizza tacos" called "gringa pique" are a must try!
• TZALAM COZUMEL: From breakfast to dinner. Very reasonably priced. Great tacos, burritos and even burgers! Try the pineapple Daquiri!
• EL PEZ COZON: Only 2 blocks away! Great local restaurant for fish, seafood, guacamole and other Mexican dishes. Only open lunchtime until 6pm. Closed Mondays.
• ARABIAN TACOS: Something different! Great kebaps ( pita wraps) and tacos on pitas. Homemade hummus, and tzatziki. Open lunchtime until 6pm. Closed Sundays.
• TACOTALES: A truly authentic off the beaten path find! Excellent tacos and tortas. Must try are frijoles charros or pozole soup.
• MISTER TACO: The best Pastor tacos on the island (marinated pork - a local delicacy)
• CASA MISSION: Dine in this elegant family hacienda surrounded by beautiful gardens for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dinner includes their famous lime chicken soup plus chips and salsa with your meal. Specialties are chicken cordon blue, marinated pork chop, rib eye. Ask for their amazing baked potato as your side.
• LA COCAY: A restaurant with ambiance and style. Gourmet menu. This place will not disappoint.
• GUIDO'S: For a nice night out Guido's is a great choice. This Italian restaurant has amazing appetizers. The garlic shrimp and garlic bread are a must! Choose from gourmet dinner selections and desserts. Sit inside in the air-conditioning or in their outdoor garden.
• BAREFOOT LOUNGE: Located in the South of Cozumel 20 minutes away by car or taxi.. Go for dinner with a great sunset views. Quality food and drinks. Live music some nights. **NO ENTRANCE FEE
• THIRSTY COUGAR: Located right on the main street across from the ocean. Sunset views. Awesome Frozen cocktails! Great food and atmosphere! Live music most nights.
• WET WENDY'S: Right in the downtown Square. Great atmosphere. Amazing frozen cocktails! Good food selections to please everyone. Giant burritos, chimichangas, all kinds of sliders, the best fried chicken sandwich on the island. Live music most nights.
• DICK'S DIVE: Right in the downtown Square. Live music most nights. TVs for watching your favorite game. Good food and drinks.
• THE PUB: Great food! Everything is made in house from huge stuffed burgers, baguettes, chicken parmesan, bangers and mash. TVs for watching your favorite game. ** Closed Wednesdays
• BAREFOOT LOUNGE: Located South of town with great sunset views! Quality food and drinks made in house. Live music some nights.
• SUNSET: Located South of town and right on the ocean. Beautiful place to Snorkel. 2 x 1 drinks throughout the day also!