AHHHHH, Cozumel, it was great, and we really enjoyed the diving, and even more so, the snorkeling. The snorkeling, only b/c you can do alot more of it without risk. even on the day of departure.
We saw some rays, cuda(one was over 6 ft long), yellowtail snappers, lots of fish i can't even remember or name, even if i could. some puffers, Angels, The possiblities are almost endless, depending on wher you dive.
And yes, listen to the advice given, take a resort couse and try diving, IT IS QUITE AN EXPERIENCE, that you will never forget.
Ther are alos a couple of places that you can swim with dolphins in the wild too.
Wher you going in Mexico, anyhow. Many of us may be able to give lots of good advice, but region would make a difference in some of the tips and trips we offer.
1) leave the wildlife alone(evne the iguanas, they carry salmonila)
2)use the safe
3) If you are not in cozumel, be sure you are aware of wher eyou are at, the locals can be questionable in some areas. In cozumel, you can literally walk around with your money hanging out of your pocket without worries.
4) Go on at least one Myan Ruin tour, it is an experience yo will never forget as well
5)Do not get caught bringing back cuban cigars
6)NEVER, EVER tell the waiter you like hot food!!!!
Ours taught me a lesson I would never forget,(it was the BEST salsa i ever ate, but I hurt for the next 2 days and boy did it burn!!)
7)Be sure you know the local laws, taking things from the beaches in some areas s fine, but in others is quite illegal
8)If you fish, take a trip, althoguh expensive, IT IS worth every dime
9)if you do, do not eat the barracuda(highly toxic, even thought the locals will eat it)
10)If you drink , do not expec t to find budweiser, you will only find DOS EQUIS and CORONA in most areas
11)photo copy your pasports or birth certificates
keep one copy accessible, and another give to someone you can trust back home,a nd keep the original in the safe at the hotel room. JUST in case you ever need it
12)Whenever possible, use a card, instead of carrying alot of cash, PLUS you get the added benefit of the best and most current exchange rate(instead of their rounded down rate, remember, they do not have to take our money at all, so they cna charge us however they want, even dollar for peso even thogh they would not go that far)
13)Get a window seat, so you can watch out the window over the carribean, esp on descent, it is Quite beautiful and the water is sooooooooooo clear
14) do not forget sunblock
15)Only dirink bottled products, esp water
16)Watch your film, you are only supposed to take like 8 rolls with you ro something
17) go get an underwater camera, MINOLTA makes a nice one for about $60 or $80 or less that is good for about 25 feet. If you do not, you will regret it, esp once you go to buy a disposable underwater for almost half that
19)Leave home here, you do not want to worry about anything while away.
19A) take a resume, lol, you may want to stay(i did, and wish I had stayed)
20)If you have medical needs, check with your doctor and the travel agaent about laws, even thoguh we expect to be able to take tylenol with us, customs canget tricky at times, so if you do not NEED it, leave it here and buy it there(and what you NEED beyond all doubt, make sure it is fine to take it along)
21)ENJOY, ENJOY
