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Travel day from Cancun to the ferry town of
Playa Del Carmen - about 45 minutes South of Cancun. The once sleepy
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fishing village was expanded into yet another "Turista Mecca" -
shopping, resorts, and restaurants abound.
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Instead of a taxi ride just to the Cancun bus station, our driver pitched an
offer to drive straight to Playa Del Carmen.
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Since the offer was less than $20 more and eliminated all the transfers with
luggage, the offer was gladly accepted.
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Summer season hadn't started quite yet; however, the queue for the ferry was
long. Once aboard, the ride to Cozumel
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island was only 30 minutes; however, the waters were high and looking
through the ferry windows at the horizon was
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key. As always, there were considerate sellers of snorkeling, SCUBA,
and other activity packages.
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Upon arrival and walking through the gantlets of auto rental, time share
property, and activity kiosks, we transferred
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to the boutique type hotel Casa Del Mar. Our two story room
included an upstairs living room, full bath, and small
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kitchenette. Walls included the natural rocky stone of the island and
extensive wood and reeds for door inserts and
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trim. Dining was a pleasure in the open air and high thatched roof
restaurant. Enchiladas pollo were fresh and
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flavorful with the verde lime induced sauce.
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A short taxi ride down the road was the Intercontinental Presidente
resort. We visited during the afternoon to enjoy
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lunch by the cove and arrange for tomorrow's dive expedition.