sunlover2

What a WONDERFUL job you did!!! It is very much appreciated. We will be stopping in Barbados this coming Feb. and all your info really helped me out. Thanks so much for all the time and energy you put into it!!!!

Sandysoldier...so glad to hear/read this about Playa Uvas. We booked thru Eduardo also for our yupcoming cruise stop. He was great to deal with via email too. I was a bit worried because there will be 6 ships in port but what the heck...sounds to good to pass up! Glad you had a nice time~

I'm also flip-flopping (geez, you would think I would figure it out already!) still. But now, instead of Nachi vs Playa Uvas, I'm not going back and forth between Chankanaab and Playa Uvas. I ruled out Nachi, because although I'm sure it's very, very nice and beautiful, there doesn't seem to be snorkeling, and we don't want to go out on a boat and leave my grandmother by herself.

 

So, I have *almost* talked myself into Chankanaab just because there is more to see and do there and we would at least have the opportunity to do Snuba again if we were so inclined that day, and there is a space for us. (Only 2 large ships in port, so not too worried about that...). Hmmm, what to do...I am slightly swaying towards Chankanaab just because my grandmother is non-swimming and non-drinking, so she will at least get to see the botanical gardens and replica ruins, etc. at Chank. She would pretty much be just confined to a chair at Uvas, I think.

As you know we are also still trying to decide. If I were you and with your grand-mother being with you...I would chose Chankanaab. Much more for her to see and do. She can just sit and watch people swim with the dolphins too. We were in Chankanaab back in 19999 and wanted to try something new but may end up back there after all...You cannot go wrong with Chankanaab. Let me know what you decide :p

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**Does anyone know if we snorkel on our own do we HAVE to wear the vests? We have our own snorkel equipment. Thanks!

 

 

 

When we were there last week we did not wear any vests. We paid for no snorkeling tours. We just put on our stuff, got in the water and started snorkeling.

 

The snorkeling was fine.

 

I read these posts very carefully before deciding what to do in Coz. I would not recommend going to this beach "resort" unless you don't mind having group after group of either clear kayak groups or snorkeling groups come through the very small bit of beach. All day long big groups would come, dump their stuff on the plastic chairs, get their snorkeling equipment on, march down to the end of the beach area, jump in and then swim back to the beach, wobble up the sand bag steps, get their stuff from the plastic chairs etc. I listened to many many speeches by the guides regarding the proper way of putting on snorkeling gear, getting in a boat and so on. I had just wanted a quiet beach, so it was not for me. Just a heads up for some others.

 

We paid $7 pp to enter the beach area. $5 for the use of the umbrella. We got a drink each for that money. The cab fare was $10 each way (for the car, not person). We bought a very small basket of chips with salsa for $4.

 

Last time in Coz we went to the adjacent park, Chanakanab. We loved it there. I wish we had gone back there instead of being at this place. It felt like Grand Central Station. These are my impressions. YMMV

I was starting to have second thoughts about going here even before I read your post. I have it booked with Eduardo (very pleasant to deal with) but no $ down. We went to Chankanaab in '99 and enjoyed it...was thinking of trying something new this time around. I know what you mean about dropping stuff off and just using the space...I do not care for that. I want a quiet beach also but with good snorkeling for DH and DS...thought this may be it but now re-looking at Chankanaab. Thanks for all you info. I may more ?'s in the future for you if you don't mind.

I booked my package with Eduardo just this morning for Playa Uvas. I reserved a Beach Bed...$ 10....and asked him if I changed my mind could I just take a lounge chair (comes with package) and cancel bed...yes, no problem.

**Does anyone know if we snorkel on our own do we HAVE to wear the vests? We have our own snorkel equipment. Thanks!!!

Lady in TX and Jungle Jane...I see both points of view regarding the beds. If they get hot due to plastic (?) put a towel on them? ;) They do look awfully comfortable. Not that I have $ to throw away but $ 10 is not going to break us. Plus if I am unhappy right away, I would think that Eduardo would allow us to change our minds and refund the $?? Actually I will be sending him an email so I'll just ask him and report back. He has been so pleasant to deal with~

How many people fit on 1 beach bed? They look pretty big so I assume 2. So a person would pay $ 39 pp via Eduardo's package and just $10 more for 2 people to share a bed...not $ 20 more...correct? So 2 people all inclusive plus 1 beach bed, the total cost would be $ 88? Hope this makes sense :p As always...thanks!! :)

I just reserved Playa Uvas directly with Eduardo, and I noticed on his confirmation that the use of beach beds are now $10.00. Just wanted to pass along the info--it's not that big of a deal to me, since a chair is just fine, but I know some people might care.

 

Looking forward to our day there in 3 1/2 more weeks!!

 

Oh, does anyone know if they allow you to substitute items on the included lunch with the all-inclusive package? I'd much rather have a plate of nachos and chips and salsa than the fajitas, and I figured since the fajitas are more expensive, it shouldn't be a big deal? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

Was looking to book this also. What was the price with Eduardo? All inclusive? Island Marketing has an AI for $ 39 pp. Thanks for your help~

I would take a cab to Chankanaab National Park (about a $10 cab ride) and you can rent the snorkle equipment there ($10) and snorkle right off the shore. I have been there 3 times and each time the snorkeling was very good--much better than snorkeling I have done in Belize, Jamaica, Bahamas, or Caymen Islands! Chankanaab is a beautiful park. Admission to it is $16 but if you go to their web site there is a $2 off coupon.

We have been to Chankanaab ('99) also and loved it. We will be cruising back to Cozumel this coming March. We were going to go back there but heard that after the hurricanes Chank is suffered a bit not as good as it used to be. :( When was the last time you were there? Any other suggestions for snorkeling? Thanks~