cruiser3175 Posted April 17, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Read a few comments somewhere on here (Progreso)that the water is not crystal clear blue/green as it sits on the Gulf Side of Mexico. Is this true? I'm trying to decide to go either to the beach in Cozumel or Progresso. Does the water at Corona Beach differ from the water at Reef Yucatan is it? :confused: Thanks for any info you can give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted April 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Do the beaches on Cozumel. The water at Progreso (and the Reef) is warm but not crystal clear. Keep reading this board and also checkout http://www.yucatantoday.com for the many options at and near this port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser3175 Posted April 17, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted April 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2008 If you want clear gorgeous water, Coz is THE place. The water at Progreso is a pretty green but is too murky for snorkeling. I would suggest a beach day in Coz and explore the Progreso area. There are some nice ruins, loafing in town is great and for some really neat architecture, go To Merida. Hdawson has some gorgeous pix of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser3175 Posted April 18, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thanks for that info...it's very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungt23 Posted April 30, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Here are some pictures taken last week of the Progresso beach by the pier. The water in Cozumel is absolutely superior than Progresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn1950 Posted May 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That is also a great pic of the pier.. I was so surprised that the water is not more clear. I think with the pier being so long that means it is shallow and maybe that has to do with the water being cloudy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted May 26, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Carolyn. That reason and also the fact that it's on the Gulf, not the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carly chloe Posted May 30, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Clackey- where do you go to the beach in Coz? Is the water any prettier on a certain beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted May 31, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2008 It's much nicer than Galveston. I think that people are expecting a Caribbean beach and so are a bit harsh on Progreso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoSage Posted May 31, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 31, 2008 The beach where the CORONA beer commercials are made is a must see! The ferry is in the south of the island of Cozumel which takes you to the much smaller island. Cruiseship tours are ~ $100pp include the bus trip to and from the ferry, the round trip ferry ride and picnic lunch with drinks! All done in about 6 hours of beach time for a total trip time of about 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted July 19, 2008 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2008 How does the beach and water in Progresso compare to say... Destin? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted July 19, 2008 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Clackey- where do you go to the beach in Coz? Is the water any prettier on a certain beach? Hola Carly, We go to a different beach each trip and very beach that we have been to has been fun. If I had kids, I would choose Paradise. If there are a lot of ships in port I would hit one of the exclusive beach clubs such as Nachi Cocum, Playa Uvas, Passion Island, or one that is farther from the piers such as Playa Palancar. If I wanted to snorkel from shore it would be Chankanaab or Palmar Beach Club at Dzul Ha (The Money Bar is there too). Water clarity depends on the wind. Most of the time you can see 100+ft. underwater. Fantastic!!! Stomper, The water at Progreso is a beautiful green but because of nutrients in the water and because of wave action in the shallows it is usually pretty murky. Water at Destin is blue and clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted July 21, 2008 #14 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks for that! We're going to skip the beach and do a ruins tour. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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