DallasNewbie
Contributor
My wife and I visited Cozumel for the first time in 2004, and were super prepared based on all the friendly advice here. We haven't been in the past six years though due to kids and work. But now the kids are certified (hooray!) and we're heading back down next month. With the time off + COVID, I'm feeling like a newbie again, not knowing what to expect. I'm hoping some of you who've been recently can answer a few questions.
Money: What's the best way to get/spend money on the island? In the distant past, we used to take traveler's checks and exchange them for pesos, but then people were worried about counterfeits... Are ATMs plentiful enough on the island nowadays that I can just use my ATM card? Does everyone take credit cards now? Or should I bring cash and plan to change it at the bank?
Tips: There will be four of us diving, possibly with an additional divemaster since one kid is technically limited to 40ft. We used to tip $5/tank/person. Is that still reasonable? I know everyone is likely still digging out from a year off, and I don't intend to be stingy. Just want to understand baseline.
Car: We'd like to take the kids to the windward side one day. Where's the best place to rent a car or Jeep? We'll be staying at Blue Angel.
Kids: This is our first time bringing the kids. Also their first ocean dives. Any tips for showing the kids a good time out of the water? Our usual was always dive, nap, dinner, sleep, but I don't think that will do it for them. What are some good attractions that aren't $$$?
Anything else that's changed in the past few years that I've missed?
TIA
Money: What's the best way to get/spend money on the island? In the distant past, we used to take traveler's checks and exchange them for pesos, but then people were worried about counterfeits... Are ATMs plentiful enough on the island nowadays that I can just use my ATM card? Does everyone take credit cards now? Or should I bring cash and plan to change it at the bank?
Tips: There will be four of us diving, possibly with an additional divemaster since one kid is technically limited to 40ft. We used to tip $5/tank/person. Is that still reasonable? I know everyone is likely still digging out from a year off, and I don't intend to be stingy. Just want to understand baseline.
Car: We'd like to take the kids to the windward side one day. Where's the best place to rent a car or Jeep? We'll be staying at Blue Angel.
Kids: This is our first time bringing the kids. Also their first ocean dives. Any tips for showing the kids a good time out of the water? Our usual was always dive, nap, dinner, sleep, but I don't think that will do it for them. What are some good attractions that aren't $$$?
Anything else that's changed in the past few years that I've missed?
TIA