Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

COZUMEL : Overview

OVERVIEW

Cozumel, an island located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is a fun destination frequented by cruise ships. Cozumel is a large, modern port, so a tender is usually not needed for access. Cozumel offers shopping, dining, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Mexico is Spanish.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Mexico is the Peso.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

COZUMEL : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

Cozumel International Airport does serve some of the major airlines. This airport does have wheelchair accessible restrooms, but does not have companion/family bathrooms.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

Josue Trejo Parades, has a taxi van which can accommodate 4 people and 2 wheelchairs. The van is equipped with a lift for wheelchairs. Since there are no other wheelchair accessible taxis in Cozumel, he must be contacted well in advance for reservations. You can contact him at the following:

Josue Trejo Paredes
Cell: (987) 564 0137 – from U.S. +52
Email: taxi394@msn.com

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RENTAL VEHICLE (Accessible Van)

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CRUISE PORT

Cozumel has a dock capable of accommodating more than one cruise ship at a time. The city is situated directly adjacent to the port, and can be accessed easily without the need for ground transport or a tender.

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SHUTTLE

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BUS

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TRAIN (Light Rail)

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FERRY

There are currently two ferry companies that offer transport between the mainland and Cozumel.

“Both Ferris are wheelchair accessible and it does have a ramp to get on the boat so you should be good to go.” Elena, 1/26/09

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COZUMEL : Accommodations

HOTELS

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COZUMEL : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

ShoreTrips: ShoreTrips offers a wheelchair accessible Cozumel island tour. They have a van equipped with a wheelchair lift and can accommodate seven guests total.

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ACTIVITIES

Cozumel is home to many outdoor activities, including scuba diving and snorkeling. There are also quite a few wheelchair accessible activities on the island of Cozumel to do, however wheelchair transportation should be reserved in advance.

Chankanaab Park: Chankanaab Park is a national reserve that offers protection for many plants and marine life on Cozumel. For people with mobility challenges, the park has ramps, roads, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and observation areas to view the marine life. Wheelchair beach chairs are also available for use if you would like to enjoy a day in the sand near the crystal clear ocean. In Fact, they have two special sand wheel chairs, and the park claims that there is no need to reserve in advance, just ask upon arrival. There is also no rental fee for the beach wheelchair, as it is included with your admission fee to the park.

The Chankannab Park website also provides information on a few other parks, the Faro Celarain Eco Park, the San Garvasio Mayan site, and the Island Museum. Please note that these two sites and the museum are not wheelchair accessible at the moment.

Shopping: Shopping in Cozumel can be a shoppers paradise. There are so many shops strewn throughout the city, everything from locally owned craft stores, to diamond jewelry stores, to perfume and clothing shops. Shopping can also be a nice way to cool off and escape the heat for a while as a few of the larger stores are air conditioned. Note that  some shops in Cozumel are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

There are a variety of restaurants and nightclubs in Cozumel. Many of the clubs are accessible, but you should check ahead if there is a particular establishment you would like to visit.

Carlos ‘N’ Charlies: Carlos ‘N’ Charlies is a fun place to enjoy a cold beverage and some good Ol’ Mexican food. The restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is festive and fun- the waiters enjoy playing tricks on its patrons. Don’t be surprised if you see customers dancing on their chairs – don’t forget your camera! To access the restaurant there is a wheelchair ramp located at the front entrance and there is plenty of seating inside to accommodate.

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COZUMEL : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

Medica San Miguel: Medica San Miguel is a private hospital located in Cozumel, and offers a variety of services for individuals in need of care. The website gives a list of services provided and the emergency number to call if in need of emergency services. The hospital also has a decompression Hyperbaric Chamber for divers

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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COZUMEL : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

Cozumel was extremely hot when we visited in the month of February. Make sure you pack plenty of bottled water and have a spray bottle and some sunscreen handy. In Mexico, only drink bottled water unless your resort has a water filtration system, as you could become very ill.

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