Playa Palancar Beach Club

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Overview

Playa Palancar is at Km 19.5, near the southern end of the paved coast road and directly onshore from the Palancar reef system that most Cozumel divers know by name. It is a low-key, palm-shaded beach club rather than a party venue, and it is about as close as the island gets to a proper Caribbean beach day within reach of the dive boats.

The Beach And Water

Sheltered western coast, so the water is calm, clear and safe for swimming almost every day. The sand is soft and white and shelves gently. Snorkel gear and kayaks are available, and the reef sits offshore rather than at the shoreline, so an in-water snorkel trip is a boat ride rather than a swim.

Day Pass And What's Included

The basic day pass is $25 USD and covers a lounger and umbrella, with food, drinks and activities charged as you go. A VIP all-inclusive package adds unlimited food, open bar, snorkel gear and kayaks, and is capped at eighty guests a day.

Good To Know

Open daily 9:00 to 17:00. It is far enough south that a taxi is the sensible way to arrive unless you have hired a car or scooter for the day. Shade is genuine, from palms and palapas rather than rented umbrellas alone.

Getting There

Carretera Costera Sur Km 19.5, roughly 25 minutes by road south of downtown San Miguel.

Highlights

• Soft white sand and calm, clear water
• $25 basic day pass with lounger and umbrella
• VIP all-inclusive capped at 80 guests
• Onshore from the Palancar reef system

Hours

Fri: 9:00-17:00
Mon: 9:00-17:00
Sat: 9:00-17:00
Sun: 9:00-17:00
Thu: 9:00-17:00
Tue: 9:00-17:00
Wed: 9:00-17:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the day pass?

$25 USD for a lounger and umbrella, with food, drinks and activities paid as you go. A VIP all-inclusive package is also sold and is capped at 80 guests a day.

Is the water safe for swimming?

Yes. Playa Palancar is on the sheltered western coast, where the sea is calm and clear and the sand shelves gently.

Can I snorkel the Palancar reef from the beach?

Not by swimming. The reef sits offshore, so snorkelling it means a boat trip. Gear is available at the club for shallow snorkelling.

Is there shade?

Yes, real shade from palms and palapas as well as rented umbrellas.

How far is it from town?

About 25 minutes by road south of downtown San Miguel.

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