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What it's like

Playa Palancar sits on the Carretera Costera Sur at kilometer 19.5, in the southern hotel zone of Cozumel. It is a beach club on a long stretch of white sand facing turquoise water, and it has been known for its relaxed pace and its seafood kitchen.

A visit is simple. You take a lounge chair under an umbrella, swim or snorkel from the sand, and eat at the restaurant and bar. Kayaks and paddle boards can be taken out on the sea, and guided reef trips leave from the beach.

Good to know

Reserve a day pass at least 24 hours in advance, or access depends on availability that day.
Check in before the morning cutoff to keep the lounge chair and umbrella reservation valid.
The beach club is open daily during set daytime hours.
Scooters on Cozumel roads are risky; most tourist traffic accidents involve them, and potholes are often unmarked.

A place to visit:

Beach club

Playa Palancar

Cozumel, Mexico

Playa Palancar is a white-sand beach club on the quiet west side of Cozumel, reached from the southern hotel zone. Day passes give you a lounge chair and umbrella, with a seafood restaurant and bar on site.

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Snorkeling

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Volcanoes

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Spas and thermal baths

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Catamaran and sailing trips

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sport_fishing

Rum, spirits and breweries

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Rainforest and jungle

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Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Kayaking and paddleboarding

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Ancient sites

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Shopping

shopping

Highlights and island tours

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Hiking

hiking

Museums

museums

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Old town and historic sights

historic_towns

How to get there

Taxis from any point of the island reach Playa Palancar, and the ride from downtown takes about 25 minutes.

Time needed

Most of a day, with the travel time added.

What it costs

A day pass covers entry with a lounge chair and umbrella; food, drinks and activities are paid separately as you order them.

Suits

Relaxed beach days and snorkelers

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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$114.99

a person

327

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