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Palancar Reef


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 144 attractions in Cozumel
Traveler Description: Palancar Reef is a beautiful thing to see when visiting Cozumel.....The reef has coral out crops that tower 20-30 feet out of the sand, swim throughs... more »
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Attraction type: Reef
Activities: Scuba diving
Address: Parque Marino de Cozumel
One mile off the southeastern coast Cozumel 77600
Mexico

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3 of 5 stars
HoneybeeLady   8 contributions
California
May 16, 2009

We went to Palancar beach in April 2009 as a last minute alternative to Chakanaab. (due to rough winds) Taxi driver told us it was the best place all around for swimming & snorkeling. The beach was quiet and beautiful, with shallow waters, and the snorkeling gear was reasonably priced ($15). We saw many boats hanging out a ways offshore,... more

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5 of 5 stars
CozILoveU   6 contributions
minneapolis
Feb 15, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

We went to Palancar Beach with our snorkeling equipment and just played around in the water (the snorkel boats weren't going out because of the wind)and had a great lunch. Unfortunately, we forgot a set of fins and goggles but when we went back 2 days later we checked with the cashier and there they were, just waiting for us!... more

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5 of 5 stars
FideCaribe   1 contribution
America
Feb 3, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

We were happy as clams in Cozumel. We brought our own inflatable Sevylor Colorado Kayak to Palancar beach and in minutes my wife and I and our 7 year old girl were far out over the reef. The water was amazing and the visibility was stunning. We spent the early afternoon in ecstasy exploring and snorkeling in deep waters... we... more

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5 of 5 stars
ArrowCavener   1 contribution
Mt. Shasta, CA, USA
Feb 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you want to experience top notch diving at an affordable price, the island of Cozumel is your answer. You can dive the wall-no matter what your experience-and feel safe while enjoying one of the most exciting scuba dives on this planet. The dive companies there are so experienced that I felt safe diving a 130ft wall during my first... more

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5 of 5 stars
tryance   1 contribution
Knoxville, TN
Oct 2, 2006
25/26 found this review helpful

We have cruised to Cozumel many times and Palancar Beach is my all time favorite place to visit. Not only is the beach free of charge but there is everything to do without all the crowds. I dove the Palancar Reef last week with Migual for my first scuba dive and it was beautiful. We swam with sea turtles! Palancar... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bianchikid   2 contributions
Virginia
Mar 8, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

I've dove Cozumel several times and always use the same DiveMaaster. Cozumelsports(--). Eduardo makes sure that your dive is safe and tries to make it a learning experience. Last week we dove Palancar. Average depth was 50' and vis was around 80'. Lots of wildlife. Big 'cudas, lobster, and all kinds of fish. Current wasn't too bad, but present as... more

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5 of 5 stars
CozmyCoz   4 contributions
Houston, Tx
Oct 15, 2005
42/44 found this review helpful

I can't say enough about this most beautiful underwater paradise. I do not dive, I snorkel, and I had no idea that snorkelers could view this much beauty. I thought that it was only reserved for divers, but not true. I do now want to learn to scuba, because of the beauty. My friend and I went out on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Coppell, Tx
May 30, 2005
30/31 found this review helpful

We took two Snuba/Snorkel trips with Mayan Paradise Tours. One word - Awesome! Both trips were fun but my favorite was the one that hits the Palancar and Columbia reefs. I did Snuba at both and thought it was incredible. The Palancar reef was my favorite, it is just so large. We came to an edge that goes very deep... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Austin, TX
Jan 1, 2005
24/25 found this review helpful

I arrived just in time for the last snorkeling trip of the day at Palancar beach: 25 USD for about one hour snorkeling along the reef. Saw beautiful schools of tunas, a porcupinefish, stunning canyons and coral cliffs, lots of angelfish, sea cucumbers.... All this within 20ft deep. An other day I went to Punta Sur ecological reserve at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Oakland, CA
Jun 9, 2004
32/34 found this review helpful

We went on a SNUBA tour with Mayan Paradise Tours and it was so incredible, we went back for a second trip in our 5-day stay. My husband and I both love snorkeling, and decided to try SNUBA so we could get a "diving" experience without being certified divers. It was great!! You really get a completely different feel for... more

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Parque Marino de Cozumel | One mile off the southeastern coast, Cozumel 77600, Mexico