Commute from North Side to downtown for diving - problem?

[Michael_J]

Hi all,

Three of us will be staying at Playa Azul on the North Side in December for 6 days of diving, but we're looking to dive with a downtown operator. Will this be a huge inconvenience? What's the most reliable way to get downtown and back for diving every day?

Thanks!
Michael

 

[northernone]

Nearly effortless if you don't mind taxi rides, relatively cheap and very plentiful. Enjoy your stay.
Cameron

 

[kixy1]

Done it for years. The only issue I've every had is finding an early breakfast up north. Taxis are usually around, if not the hotel will call for you and one will be there in minutes.

 

[keesmon]

We end up renting a car for the week so we can drive down to the Caleta. Cars are cheap to rent and we have many places we like to drive to for lunch after diving.

 

[sefuchs]

We usually rent a car also. If this is your 1st time in Coz I'd stick with taxis (probably cheaper anyway). Parking downtown can be a pain but we like to go to lots of places to eat and our dive ops is in the Caleta. I think there are advantages to rent from locals like Margarita @ ISIS who can help if something happens. We prefer older cars verses brand new b/c dings happen easily in the crowded parking areas. Don't skip the insurance unless your willing to pay big $$ in cash if something happens.

 

[judydivescoz]

We always rent a car! The past few trips we used a dive op that left from Caleta. Its an easy drive south. We like having a car to go out to lunch, dinner and explore. There are plenty of lots in town for parking at a very small cost. We always use Rentadora Isis, I like their stick shift hard top beetles for $35 a day with insurance.

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

Or dive with Aldora and leave from Villa Aldora.... worth taking a look.

Safe travels,
Jay

 

[Karloss]

Taxis are relatively cheap, pay in pesos for a better deal.

 

[dberry]

+1 for car rental (ISIS) and driving to Caleta. Parking downtown is a pain, but the drive N -> Caleta is easy.

 

[Thomthumb]

Where is Caleta? I have been to Coz many times and always rented a jeep. But I have always been picked up at the hotel dock.