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 Island Living
If you've been dreaming of a casual, carefree lifestyle on a tropical island, Mariposa Estates in Cozumel is your dream come true.
In the development you'll live in peaceful harmony with nature. Spacious lots mean plenty of privacy in this country setting. All lots are heavily wooded, so you can tuck your house back into the trees and have total privacy. Climb into a hammock and read a good book, go skinny dipping in your private pool, stroll through the development or putter around in your tropical garden. You can be as busy as you want to be.
On the island you'll find an abundance of recreational activities, entertainment, shopping, health care and service organizations. It's important to know what your island lifestyle might include:
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Entertainment, Recreation, Sports . . .
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Scuba Diving: World class and the best int eh Caribbean. Divers come from all over the world to diver Cozumel's famous reef system.
Snorkeling: Top notch and varied with abundant fishlife and colorful coral.
Snuba: Allows you to snorkel at depth using service air (no scuba tank).
Wind Surfing: Go with the wind
Parasailing: Get a bird's eye view of the island!
Sea Kayaking: Row, row, row your boat!
Turtle watching: Watch sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs and see baby turtles released to the sea (April through October)
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Beachcombing: Cozumel has great beaches, a numbe rof which are minutes from Mariposa Estates. Have ea beach picnic, beach volleyball, hunt for seashells or get a deep dark Coppertone tan!
Sailing: Charter a boat or have your own
Photography: You have unlimited photo opportunities on the island and beneath the sea.
Birdwatching: You'll find a variety of species throughout the island
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Golfing: Cozumel has an 18-hole golf course just 20 minutes from Mariposa Estates. There are also several golf courses on the mainland which is just 30 minutes by ferry
Miniature Golf: Nifty course open days and evenings
Bowling: Cozumel has a new bowling facility that includes a billiard room on the upper level.
Squash: Cozumel Squash has multiple courts for this fast-paced game
Tennis: Several lighted tennis courts are open to the public
Horseback riding: Several ranches offer horseback riding along the beach or in the jungle
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Fishing: World class fishing is offered; choose from deep sea fishing or bone fishing
Spectator Sports: Soccer and baseball are popular on the island
Biking: You can bike all over the island
Gyms/Spas: Several gyms on the island offer weight lifting, spinning, aerobics, pilates, yoga
Movies: Cozumel has a modern 8-screen movie theater (in English!) Or you can rent current releases from Blockbuster. |
Groceries and Shopping . . . |
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Grocery stores: Cozumel has three large grocery stores on the island (Chedraui and two San Francisco Supermarkets). All have in-store bakeries, delis, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, canned goods, etc.
Specialty stores: There are several specialty stores where you can find imported meats and cheeses and specialty items (Angus beef, Argentinian sausage, turkey, smoked salmon, cheeses, etc.)
Liquor, beer and wine: Sold in all of the supermarkets. Best selection is at Covi's, located just north of San Francisco on 30th.
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Other stores on the island:
• Clothing and shoe stores • Furniture stores • Pet supply stores • Hardware stores
• Nurseries (land and garden) • Automobile dealerships • Motorcycles, jet skis
• Sporting goods • Grocery stores • Beauty salons and supplies • Plumbing fixtures
• Ceramic tile • Paint supplies • Office products
Shopping on the mainland:
Shopping on the mainland is easy. Take the ferry to Playa del Carmen (a 30-minute ride). You'll find a number of stores in Playa del Carmen, including a Sam's Club. You can also go to Cancun (about 45 minutes) where you'll find many, many stores, including a Sears, Costco, Sam's Club, Homemart and may others.
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| Restaurants and Nightlife on the island . . . |
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Eat your heart out with everything from world class dining to small-time mom and pop establishments. You'll find Mexican, Italian, Creole, Chinese, Philippine, Indonesian, American and more. You can find all of your food favorites in Cozumel: pizza, tacos, fresh fish, shrimp, lobster, chicken, hot dogs, burgers, steak, fresh baked homemade breads and rolls. In addition, there are a number of fast food chains on the island, including McDonald's, Burger King, Baskin Robbins, Domino's, Pizza Hut and Subway. You definitely have many, many dining choices in Cozumel.
Nightlife: Cozumel has many bars and nightclubs. Some offer live music, DJs or karoake. Choose from quiet and quaint little bistros to outrageous rocking and rolling hot spots.
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Health care . . . |
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Medical Care: Cozumel has a hospital and several medical clinics. A number of qualified doctors, a number of whom speak English, practice on the island.
Dental Care: Less expensive than the US, the island has a number of modern dental clinics
Chiropractic Care: Several highly qualified dotors have offices
Other services: Pharmacies, acupuncturists, psychologists, therapuetic massage |
Churches/Service Organizations . . . |
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Churches: There are number of churches in Cozumel: Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist
Service Organizations: Should you wish to volunteeer or join a community service group, choose from Rotary Club, Red Cross, Chrysalis or Humane Society. Your support is always appreciated.
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Historic or cultural centers and community events . . . |
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Island Museum: Cozumel has one museum located downtown with displays that include island history and a replica of a Mayan home
Punta Sur: A park area on Cozumel's southern point has a light house museum, tours to see the crocodiles in the lagoon and pontoon boat tours of the lagoon
Sunday Fiestas: There is a fiesta every Sunday evening in the central plaza. Live music, dancing, food and fun are enjoyed by all. The fiesta has been a tradition on the island for years.
Carnival: A week-long event celebrated prior to Easter features parades, costumes, dancing, fireworks and plenty of partying.
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Independence Day: A September celebration with fireworks and fun.
Festival of Cedral: End of April, early May. The village of Cedral overflows with people during this celebration. Live music, beer and food tents, carnival games, rodeo events, horse racing and more.
Day of the Dead: Mexico honors the dead with a celebration Nov. 1
Other holidays: Christmas, New Year's, Easter |
Travel to/from Cozumel . . . |
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Airports: Several major airlines, as well as a number of charter airlines serve Cozumel's airport. If you're coming from Houston, the flying time is a only a couple of hours. Flight time from Minneapolis is 3.5 hours. Some of the airlines serving Cozumel include Northwest, Continental, American, Sun Country, plus others.
There is also a major airport in Cancun with daily flights. If flying into Cancun, you would take the ferry to Cozumel.
You can fly from Cozumel and/or Cancun to a number of destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and the world!
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Passenger Ferry Service: Two companies offer passenger service between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel. Ferry takes 30 minutes to cross and costs approximately $9. Ferry service operates 7 days per week with multiple crossing each day.
Car Ferry Service: Offered 7 days a week, the car ferry is for personal cars or trucks (no rental cars).
Cruising: Cozumel is a popular port for cruise ships. Cozumel is the embarkation point for one ship that visits the Cuba and the Cayman Islands.
Bus Service: On the mainland there is an excellent–and extensive–bus system. Leave the driving to someone while you relax and enjoy the scenery. Buses are an inexpensive and reliable means to explore the mainland of Mexico.
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