I agree with ronski101 but, I would add roatan to his list.
Spoiled by Coz, now what?
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I agree with ronski101 but, I would add roatan to his list.
CaptEsteban
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Mexico is going to be your cheapest, as far as I know, dive destination outside the U.S. If you are traveling on a budget, don't forget to consider food costs when planning trips. Some locations mentioned are = $$$.
You can go to Isla Mujeres , Mexico, even cheaper than Cozumel. It is a very small island off the coast of Cancun. Just get cheap flights to Cancun, take transportation to the ferry in Cancun, & ride ferry across to the island of Isla. Small island, not the hassle of Cozumel, good rooms, at link below, for $35-+. Diving is not as good as Cozumel, but plenty good enough, & expect to see plenty of fish & reef sharks. Very laid back place & reminds me of what Cozumel was like in the 1980's.
Isla Mujeres Budget Rentals - Isla Mujeres shopping----------------Carnival
Isla Mujeres .info Q&A Message Board List [ lots of info here ]
Coral Scuba Dive Center - Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico - Diving, PADI certification, snorkeling Dive shop. If you have experience, take their adventure dives ]
You can go to Isla Mujeres , Mexico, even cheaper than Cozumel. It is a very small island off the coast of Cancun. Just get cheap flights to Cancun, take transportation to the ferry in Cancun, & ride ferry across to the island of Isla. Small island, not the hassle of Cozumel, good rooms, at link below, for $35-+. Diving is not as good as Cozumel, but plenty good enough, & expect to see plenty of fish & reef sharks. Very laid back place & reminds me of what Cozumel was like in the 1980's.
Isla Mujeres Budget Rentals - Isla Mujeres shopping----------------Carnival
Isla Mujeres .info Q&A Message Board List [ lots of info here ]
Coral Scuba Dive Center - Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico - Diving, PADI certification, snorkeling Dive shop. If you have experience, take their adventure dives ]
Cozumel is a hassle for you? You must have a very low Hassle Threshold... ;^)
Mawg
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Mawg
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CaptEsteban Small island:
CaptEsteban
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There were always folks on the street corners trying to sell something to the turistas, even in the 80's, but they are quite easily avoided. But anyway, I've been going to Cozumel since 1978, and I've seen all the changes. On my first trip there, Chankanaab was literally just a wide place in the road and you could snorkel in the lagoon.
Change happens. Such is life.
Mawg
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Hardly a reason to avoid the best diving spot on the planet. I say something to them in french and walk away. Works everytime.
ROFLMAO!!
I have been ignoring them for almost 10 years, which works. IMO thats part of the charm of MX. "Hey Mr., I have a deal for you"! Dont make eye contact with them and just ignore them and they wont bother you or kindly say "no thanks" and go about your business.
I have been diving in what, about 7 different places. Always compare them to Coz and they are just not the same. Which is fine. Coz is our home away from home and love the trip twice a year. It's just a great place. Gordon, your right, it has changed and you have been going much longer than I. Frankly I am glad I have not been going that long as that might be even more depressing. Each time we go it seems a bit more commericalized and that is a shame. If they are not careful they will ruin a great thing. Until they do, we will enjoy it as much as possible.
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