The Plaza
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San Miguel's city center, lined with little shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Kev J
England, UK53 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We only spent the day in cozumel while on our cruise and it was fantastic, loads of shops, everyone keen to help your spend your money in a friendly non threatening way.
People were very pleased to see tourists and engaged with them.
Shame we were only here for just the day before moving on through the carribean as I think I would like to come back here to this part of Mexico
People were very pleased to see tourists and engaged with them.
Shame we were only here for just the day before moving on through the carribean as I think I would like to come back here to this part of Mexico
Written 28 December 2022
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Roslyn138
Wrexham, UK658 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
One street behind the promenade you will come across the plaza square. When we were there it wasn’t very busy and looked as if the traders were suffering from lack of business.
What was good was that the traders were not being aggressive to try and get you into their stores.
The plaza is a good area to sit down and people watch
What was good was that the traders were not being aggressive to try and get you into their stores.
The plaza is a good area to sit down and people watch
Written 18 December 2022
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Christian G
3 contributions
Jun 2022
Great little plaza with a chapel. We had lunch and drinks around the area. Locals were playin music and guitars around. Only thing is you are harrased by vendors every minute but other than that nice little spot in town.
Written 7 June 2022
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Trvlerjhon4578
5 contributions
Oct 2021
We visited Cozumel a few weeks ago and they had a celebration each sunday so we went once. Good food around with lots of variety and vendors around, lots of dancing and good music. This is the place locals go every sunday.
Written 19 November 2021
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STJ_Barb
Waukesha, WI4 contributions
Oct 2021
I visited the end of October and the Day of the Dead celebrations made the trip worth it. I have enjoyed visiting every since my first time back in 1979 and it hasn't lost it's charm.
Written 19 November 2021
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Irene Zamora
3 contributions
Nov 2021
We went shopping to the plaza. We got the best prices in all Cozumel. We also had lunch there . the food was awesome and than we had some churros. It is worth going the first before you start your shopping and don't buy from the first vender. Walk around to see who has the best deals.
Written 5 November 2021
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Barry W
Fort Worth, TX45 contributions
Oct 2021
Love going to the square in the evening just people watching our going to a bar and listening to the music.
Written 21 October 2021
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Craig B
5 contributions
Nov 2020
Sunday night is my favorite. The whole island shows up and is a great time. fun for the whole family. Just walk around and relax, have a beer and listed to the music.
Written 7 October 2021
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Susie P
Cordova, United States84 contributions
Jul 2021
Very nice and pleasant atmosphere aside from vendors at various stores attempting to convince you to come inside their stores, which was a bit annoying, but most would finally leave you alone as you told them no thank you and continued walking by. Many restaurants and shops to choose from.
Written 27 July 2021
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TMS2014
Dayton, TX648 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
What can I say? The Plaza is the big market place on the island. Sunday nights, artists and vendors fill the square and are looking to make a deal.
Written 1 June 2021
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Can anyone tell me the shop on carnival cruise line port the Mardi Gras shopping for makeovers. They sell their products for at home facials? They sell infrared facial facial machines with products?
Becky K
Grenada2 contributions
Is the Plaza in Cozumel open Sunday night? Will the shops be open
Andrea Reséndiz
Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Mexico16 contributions
Hola!! El próximo lunes andaré por Cozumel y quiero tomarme la foto en el Spot de Isla Cozumel (en las letras), dónde está ubicado y cómo puedo llegar a ellas???? y alguien sabe cuánto cuesta la renta de motos???? Gracias!!!!
FAMIVAQUEXION
Amecameca, Mexico33 contributions
esta en el centro de la ciudad te recomiendo la fuente en la noche
Robert G
Cincinnati, OH1 contribution
how much do it cost for a taxi to go around Cozumel Mexico leaving the cruise terminal in back
Jodi H
Cortland, OH5 contributions
Is this walkable from cruise port? If so how do you find
Fluff1621
Lawrence, KS35 contributions
yes, you can walk it from the port, in fact, you are going to enter the plaza when you walk off the ship...lots of shopping, bars, and restaurants. Unfortunately, your question was cut off. What were you trying to ask? How do you find...???
MissLadyAM
Detroit, MI
Is The Plaza and Plaza Central the same place?
Do I need to catch cab to get there from the Carnival cruise port? Are there free trolleys?
How far is The Plaza from Carlos and Charlie's Beach Club?
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Plaza
- Hotels near The Plaza:
- (0.15 mi) Les Garçons De La Casa Cocom
- (0.86 mi) Baldwin's Guest House Cozumel
- (1.20 mi) Los Alcatraces Cozumel
- (1.30 mi) Casita de Maya Boutique Hotel
- (1.41 mi) Bed & Breakfast Villa Escondida Cozumel
- Restaurants near The Plaza:
- (0.12 mi) Pinky Ice
- (0.72 mi) El Billy Asados Al Carbon
- (0.75 mi) Restaurant El Moro
- (0.91 mi) Pescaderia San Carlos
- (0.29 mi) Tzalam TaquerÃa y PizzerÃa