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Local Information: Around Cozumel

 

Getting Around Cozumel

If you're staying at Villa Zaztun, I can provide map POI's in .gpx or .kml format upon request. Do not even attempt to use Apple Maps in Cozumel! It is comically inaccurate, with mislabeled streets and mis-placed POI's - you WILL get lost if you try to use Apple Maps in Cozumel! Every street in the vicinity of Villa Zaztun is mis-labeled in Apple Maps. Google Maps is fine.

Taxis

  • Taxis are the easiest way to get around
  • Fares are set and published, using a zone system, but drivers might not follow the official fares
  • No per-passenger or mileage charges apply, but larger groups get charged a little more
  • Confirm the fare before you get in the taxi
  • Drivers usually use a 10:1 exchange rate for dollars, which is usually terrible for you - carry pesos
  • The taxi syndicate has a lock on airport and ferry terminal transport
  • Official taxi fares are highest from the ferry terminal
  • Taxi drivers are famous for never, ever having change. Bring plenty of small bills.
  • "Taxi" is the near-universal name worldwide, while "cab" is not always understood. Call it a taxi.

Rental Car

  • Rental cars let you take off and go whenever and wherever you like, night or day
  • We recommend Rentadora Isis.
    • The owner is scrupulously honest and has a great, cheerful personality
    • Her prices are about as low as you'll find anywhere
    • Those low prices include complete insurance
  • Make sure you understand the layout of one-way streets
  • Be aware of No Parking areas
  • Watch out for topes! These speed bumps can be huge and cause significant damage.
  • Credit cards that provide rental card insurance will do you no good at all on the island. Make sure you get full insurance any time you rent a car. Otherwise, a fender-bender can result in your being unable to leave until the other party is satisfied.

Gasolineras (Fuel Stations)

  • There are 5 filling stations on the island, all Pemex with the same fuel prices
  • Nearest to Villa Zaztun is on Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) at the corner of Av. Benito Juarez
    • The entry is on Av. Benito Juarez, which is one-way toward 30a at that location
    • You can turn left on Calle 2 Norte, then left on 25a Av. Sur, then left on Benito Juarez
    • Or turn right on Benito Juarez from 10a Av. Sur or 20a Av. Sur

Rental Scooter (Motoneta or "Moped")

  • Don't. Seriously. It's simply too dangerous. We enjoy riding our Vespa and Ducatis at home, but traffic and road conditions, topes, impaired or lost tourists, and scooters in poor repair make for a very high risk of ruining your vacation, or worse.

Bicycle

  • A bicycle will get you most places you want to go in town, if you're up for pedaling
  • There are practically no hills, all of them small. One of the few is right by Villa Zaztun.

On Foot

  • Cozumel is well-suited for walking both around the neighborhood and downtown

Boarding

Kids often gets around town on a longboard