AKardys Posted July 7, 2005 #126 Share Posted July 7, 2005 :D There is 6 of us doing it at 2pm.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMokey Posted July 8, 2005 #127 Share Posted July 8, 2005 What is available to do at Chanknaab? My DD and I did the dolphin encounter when we were there last January but didn't have enough time to see what else there was to do. Is there info on the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted July 8, 2005 #128 Share Posted July 8, 2005 What is available to do at Chanknaab? My DD and I did the dolphin encounter when we were there last January but didn't have enough time to see what else there was to do. Is there info on the park?In addition to the dolphin thingy, there is: Seal lion swim/show mini-golf snorkeling discover scuba helmet "dive" - more of a walk really reproduction Mayan ruins restaurant with pretty decent food botanical gardens gift shops I'm sure there is something I've forgotten, but there was enough for our family to spend most of the day there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendallison Posted July 8, 2005 #129 Share Posted July 8, 2005 How is the beach there? From the photos I've seen it looks pretty rocky. Also... does the admission price include mini-golf and the sea lion show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted July 8, 2005 #130 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Admission doesn't include the dolphin or sealion swim or encounter. Don't know about the golf. Add snuba ($53) to the list of things to do and iguanas to the list of things to see! The beach is rocky, but that means the snorkeling is all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted July 8, 2005 #131 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Admission doesn't include the dolphin or sealion swim or encounter.I should have mentioned the cost of participating. I don't think is cost to just watch. Add snuba ($53) to the list of things to do and iguanas to the list of things to see! The beach is rocky, but that means the snorkeling is all the better. I think it might be a bit more accurate to say that the shoreline is all rock, but there is nice sand behind that. Indeed, it is the rocky shoreline that makes for better snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picktowncruzr Posted July 8, 2005 #132 Share Posted July 8, 2005 When we were there, there was also an inlet/lagoon that was 'rock free'. Lots of little ones in there as it was very calm and shallow. It was my little guys favorite place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandkent Posted July 23, 2005 #133 Share Posted July 23, 2005 We are thinking of doing the dolphin discovery package 4 which includes the Royal Dolphin Swim and the Sea Lion swim, sea lion show and includes park admission. Has anybody done the sea lion part. It seems many have done the dolphins, with this tour it includes both at the same price as the ships excursion for just the dolphins. I really like sea lions so think this would be the experience of a life time. How far is the park from the pier? Driving time? Thanks for the help. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twofromcolumbus Posted July 23, 2005 #134 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Chankanaab Park is about a 10-12 minute ride from the pier; Taxi's cost $10 one way and admission to the park is $10 per adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrn Posted July 24, 2005 #135 Share Posted July 24, 2005 We did package 4 last month. We enjoyed the sea lions, but liked the dolphins better. Someone posted on the Cozumel forum their sea lion video, so you can get an idea of what it is like. Just do a search for sea lion video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbmeister Posted July 24, 2005 #136 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Actually admission to the park is now $12.00 per adult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandkent Posted July 24, 2005 #137 Share Posted July 24, 2005 I found the video, it looks like a great time. Actually, the cost of admission to the park is included in the price for package 4. It will be a great day. We're booking right away. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL67 Posted July 24, 2005 #138 Share Posted July 24, 2005 My DD and a friend did both the dolphin and sea lions swims. They actually preferred the sea lion swim. Note: If you like to snorkel, Chankanaab Park has good snorkeling from the beach too. It depends on which pier you are docked at, but the park is about a 10 to 15 minute drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted July 24, 2005 #139 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Chankanaab Park is about a 10-12 minute ride from the pier; Taxi's cost $10 one way and admission to the park is $10 per adult.As already mentioned, the admission is $12 per adult, $8 for kids. Bring cash as they don't accept credit cards for admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandkent Posted July 25, 2005 #140 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks for the help. Admission for our package is included in the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby girl Posted July 26, 2005 #141 Share Posted July 26, 2005 i will be in cozumel august 26,2005 i was wondering if the park will be open for visitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozumel_Tom Posted July 26, 2005 #142 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Nobody knows for sure, but they should be open a month from now. I passed by today and the gatekeeper said that there was a large crew working very hard to get things cleaned up and repaired...good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby girl Posted July 27, 2005 #143 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Nobody knows for sure, but they should be open a month from now. I passed by today and the gatekeeper said that there was a large crew working very hard to get things cleaned up and repaired...good luck! thanks for the info tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandJim Posted July 27, 2005 #144 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Losses estimated at two million pesos at Chankanaab Park only from the entrances fees, nevertheless, Eduardo Novelo López, president of the Foundation of Parks and Museums of Cozumel, indicated that this Thursday there are possibilities to partly open the park to tourism and to begin to generate incomes; while Punta Sur will require of approximately two months more to be able to be in condition to be visited by the tourist. Novolo López, indicated that the electric power of Chankanaab was re-established yesterday and they calculated that by Thursday they could open service of the tourists. That would stop the losses from inactivity, mentioning that they have an approximate one or two thousand tourists for each day. It reported that the cleaning of the park has been fast thanks to effort of the workers of the place and that will open service in comming days in a partial way. As for sand that was lost where the tourists took the sun, they mentioned that already they are in talks with the municipal government and Terrestrial Maritime Federal Zone (Zofemat) for the acquisition of replacement sand and include the permission and authorizations so that the area affected will be filled. As for the ecological reserve of Puna Sur, they indicated that this place depends on their natural attractions, and depends a lot on the installations. In this case all the towers of observation were knocked down for which they will have to be built others. Arrival of marine tortoises in the beaches of the ecological reserve, the following day began to arrive an average of 50 each night, for which caution was established to avoid that they were depredados the eggs of the quelonios. Source: Por Esto, July 27, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinkinTexas Posted July 28, 2005 #145 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Planning on swimming with the dolphins on Friday (July 29th???). We have gotten confirmation that the swim is still on, but I was wondering if the rest of the park is open? Can we swim out and look at the underwater statues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted July 28, 2005 #146 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The website is: http://www.cozumelparks.org.mx/ but the English version isn't up and running yet. Check it out anyway, you may learn what you need to know. ! The Englsih one is up and running and I have posted on it numerous times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CozSally Posted July 28, 2005 #147 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The remainder of Chankanaab is closed for repairs. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearette Posted July 29, 2005 #148 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Does anyone know how much it costs to dive at Chankanaab? Also whether equipment is included with their dive. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solita Posted July 29, 2005 #149 Share Posted July 29, 2005 The word from today is the rest of the park is scheduled to reopen August 1st. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby girl Posted August 2, 2005 #150 Share Posted August 2, 2005 The word from today is the rest of the park is scheduled to reopen August 1st. Fingers crossed. has the park reopen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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