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Cozumel Beaches on the "other side".

Chen Rio is the talk of the town now. As the name would indicate "Chen Rio" got its original name because of a river that used to flow through it. The roadway before hurricane Wilma cut off the flow between the sea and the mangrove swamps. Well, thanks to Hurricane Wilma The river is back! Only this time instead of building a road over the river and filling it; They put a large drainage system under the road to let the natural course of the rive flow unimpeeded.

The lush vegetation between the beach and the cove makes it ideal if you would like to experience flora and fauna mixed in with your beach. Chen Rio is one of the best Cozumel Beaches on the "other side" of the island.

Fresh seafood and civiche are the specialties. There is a small shop that sells some handy crafts but there are better deals at Playa Oriente.

There is lots of shade here and plenty of seating: except for Sundays when all the locals come to play.

The cove even gives you something else to look at other then just beach!

The drinks and food can be a little bit pricy compared to Punta Morena but Chen Rio is still a great "watering hole".

There is a protected cove that is cordoned off for swimming without rip tides. However, after a heavy rain the water can get contaminated from runoff water. I would stay well south of the cove after a heavy rain and use precaution when the surf is up.

Overall Chen Rio is one of the most naturally beautiful of Cozumel Beaches to spend the day as you drive around to "the other side of the island".

Although the food prices are a little bit steep; that shouldn't keep you from visiting Chen Rio. It is well worth the experience.

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