loady
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We are looking at high end Coz resorts that have proximity to great diving. What would be your top picks?
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Everything is, of course, a tradeoff. The resorts at the south end are closer to Palancar, Colombia, etc. but they are farther from Villablanca, Tormentos, etc. A disadvantage to staying far south is that operators that work out of the Fonatur marina won't want to go south to pick you up, north to, say, Tormentos, and then back south to drop you off before heading back to the marina. They will want to stay south for both dives, and that may inhibit your access to some great dive sites that are different from the pinnacle and wall diving that is more prevalent on the southern reefs.We are looking at high end Coz resorts that have proximity to great diving. What would be your top picks?
To pick a nit: it's a 5 minute boat ride to some of the reefs.I just stayed at the Occidental Grand. Good resort. Rooms were upscale, nice pools but the food was meh. Did not use the house-shop. We used Palancar Divers and they were great. Picked us up at the pier every morning at 8:30am. 5 minute ride to the reefs. It's a long drive into town if you want to eat decent food. But OTOH, it's a very relaxing stay. The pools are great and the convenience of not having to worry about anything is enjoyable.