Gingee Posted December 27, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2008 We were thinking of just going to Chankanaab park and do the beach thing. Does anyone have any pictures of it? I can't find much on-line. We have done the dolphin thing there before so we kind of remember some things. I remember a very small pool by the dolphin area. Is that the only pool? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishermanJim Posted December 27, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Have you seen their web site? http://www.cozumelparks.com/Default.asp Maybe not too many photographs, but is tells all about the parks features. By the way, it is a State Park. Revenues from the park typically are destined for community projects in Cozumel. Good choice if a beach day is what you are after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB42 Posted December 27, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Here is the park web site, Hope this helps? http://www.cozumelparks.com/eng/parks-chankanaab.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinnv Posted December 27, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 27, 2008 We were thinking of just going to Chankanaab park and do the beach thing. Does anyone have any pictures of it? I can't find much on-line. We have done the dolphin thing there before so we kind of remember some things. I remember a very small pool by the dolphin area. Is that the only pool? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks I think that pool is it. From what I recall, the beach was very rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasali Posted December 30, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2008 It was lovely: very spacious, plenty of chairs, numerous areas to snorkle. Water shoes are a good thing, as it is rocky. It has to be "rocky" since that is the coral reef which = good snorkling! Snuba and snorkle equipment is available. A waiter brought us drinks. The drinks were tasty and not watered-down. There was a nice restaurant with good, reasonably priced food. We were serenaded by a 3 man Mariachi Band while we ate. Our friends did the dolphin experience. The swimming pool is for the participants of the dolphin swims. However, we could have paid for a pass to use the pool, but the water was cold -- so we did not. Nice restrooms. Taxi ride $12 to the park and $10 back...go figure! We have been to Nachi Cocoum, Playa Mia, Paradise Beach and now Chankanaab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted December 30, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted December 30, 2008 So a pool is not included? Bummer but then again we will have one on the ship. Is the water warm in the ocean? Is it blocked off from "big fish" in the swimming area? Also, is the snorkeling real close? I want to snorkel but my daughter and husband don't so I was hoping I could do it while they just hang out on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaAlive Posted December 30, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Lots of pictures from Chankanaab here: http://www.zydecocruiser.com/fantasy_07/coz/coz2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewscruiser Posted December 30, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2008 thanks for posting that link to the pictures, nolaalive! They are really great. I was thinking about doing the park when my mom and I are in Cozumel. It sounds like something she would enjoy since it has a mix of things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZjones12 Posted December 30, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I would say Chankanab is a MUST DO!!! So much to do and a great location! HAVE FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny54 Posted December 30, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Here is the park web site, Hope this helps? http://www.cozumelparks.com/eng/parks-chankanaab.asp Thanks for the great information. I thought I read somewhere that there are steps you can take into the water...has anyone seen/used these? thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasali Posted December 31, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I did not use the steps but I saw them. There were several sets of the steps down the beach, close to the reef. There is also a protected cove that you can just walk into that is about waist deep. Water shoes are necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternetAgeTraveler Posted December 31, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Lots of pictures from Chankanaab here:http://www.zydecocruiser.com/fantasy_07/coz/coz2.htm This is a great set of pictures (although it takes awhile for them all to download). These should answer almost anyone's questions about the park (although a narative would be nice). We did Chankanaab and the dolphin swim on our own a couple of years back and had an enjoyable time. The park itself was a lot of fun walking around, and the iguanas amazing. The beach area was nice with a lot of sand. Snorkeling was good, not great, although the day we were there, it was a bit cloudy. The snorkeling area has a lot of rocks and as shown in a couple of the pictures, the stairs in can be a bit tricky. You'll have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted December 31, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks for the pictures Nolalive. You are really helping me on this trip. I want to do the waterfalls in Guatamala (going to wait to see what deal we can make after we get off the ship), want to do the park in Cozmuel and I am starting to get excited. (Especially at this moment as my husband said it is lightly snowing. YUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_k_tx Posted January 1, 2009 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Lots of pictures from Chankanaab here:http://www.zydecocruiser.com/fantasy_07/coz/coz2.htm Fantastic pictures. Do you know what camera was used for the underwater shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeport2739 Posted January 6, 2009 #15 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I am new to cruise critic, but am trying to get ideas on what to do in Cozumel when we go Feb. 17. I do not know how to get you pictures, but would love to see them. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbgood Posted January 7, 2009 #16 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Try Discover Mexico and Chankanaab parks. You will be very impressed. These are things you cannot do at any of the other islands on your cruise. Don´t miss out shopping in downtown and stopping by Los 5 Soles for shopping and a great margarita ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacarolinagirl Posted January 7, 2009 #17 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Great pics nolaAlive. I'm getting more excited everyday. I can't wait til our cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wumav Posted January 23, 2009 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks NolaAlive for the link of the Cozumel pics! They were great. I tried to link to the website for the park, but it came up as an error. Trying to decide what to do for an excursion while we are there, and this looks like agreat idea! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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