Been to playa 5 times.. Looking for a good beach with little crowed for next year?

henjesr · 12-31-2006

Ive travled to to playa 5 times and i was wonderin where a good quiet beach would be to relax without the rush of tourists.. any ideas? topless beaches?? thanks!

**Shammy** · 12-31-2006

Tulum!

**sctx** · 12-31-2006

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Originally Posted by Shammy

Tulum!

I was thinkin the secret beach....but then I remembered we can't divulge the location

Seakony · 12-31-2006

It depends on the time of year you go. If it's high season..then the north beach, north of the Coco reef resort...no chairs or loungers though...bring a blanket. If in low season...all the beaches are great.

Sunny20 · 12-31-2006

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Originally Posted by Seakony

It depends on the time of year you go. If it's high season..then the north beach, north of the Coco reef resort...no chairs or loungers though...bring a blanket. If in low season...all the beaches are great.

agree with that.. that's my favorite beach spot

MWC · 12-31-2006

Certainly I am not going to cross any secrecy clans and name locations. But if you do some research in the read more section, that's a start.
If you like Playa for the nightlife, nothing on the coast is going to replace that. I agree with the idea of going north to coco reef for some "space".
Otherwwise, hop on the collectivos and head south for the day.
A mapchick map (www . cancunmap. com) would be a huge help for you.

KelliG · 12-31-2006

I kinda like Tulum AND Akumal (although AKumal Bay isn't exactly secluded)....it IS quieter than Playa!
We're going for 2.5 weeks in June, and plan to do 5 days in Playa, 5 in Akumal, and the remainder in Playa.....they are REALLY close (20 minute drive), but feel SOOOOO different!

puertomorelos · 01-02-2007

Don't forget Puerto Morelos. Quiet town with beautiful reef-protected beaches and great dining. Also if you have a vehicle, a short trip past El Cid will provide you with completely empty beaches for your relaxation pleasures.

Doggiemom · 01-02-2007

Xpu-Ha!

Juanito · 01-02-2007

Check the cruise ship schedule. On days with no (or few) cruise ships, Cozumel should have some uncrowded beaches.

Check xqzzme's trip report for more info.

skywatcher · 01-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Xpu-Ha!

wow! lovely beach.. I will miss it this winter but heck we all have to make choices...
enjoy the great beach

JEZ · 01-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Xpu-Ha!

Correct!

Anna Tortuga · 01-02-2007

i always go to the beach in playacar, just before Fisherman village....its wide and clear and there's NOBODY there all year round...of coruse its a free beach, so no umbrellas ( I suggest you carry one with you), and no bars/restaurants...but so much quiet............................

which is what we really need, ain't it?

Kit · 01-02-2007

um- hum, I think Xpu-Ha (I like saying it) will be my destination, it looks so laid back, and quiet.
I figure 2 days in Akumal/Tulum, 1 daytrip to Xpu-ha, 5 days in Playa. We may have to check out the North Beach also as the 7 of us love to explore.

MWC · 01-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Xpu-Ha!

Is this at La Playa beach club? If so, I will have to tear myself away from Leon next time ...

12-31-2006	#1 (permalink)
henjesr lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 10	Been to playa 5 times.. Looking for a good beach with little crowed for next year? Ive travled to to playa 5 times and i was wonderin where a good quiet beach would be to relax without the rush of tourists.. any ideas? topless beaches?? thanks!

12-31-2006	#2 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,495	Tulum!

12-31-2006	#4 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: no longer in Mesquite with nothing to do Posts: 10,148	It depends on the time of year you go. If it's high season..then the north beach, north of the Coco reef resort...no chairs or loungers though...bring a blanket. If in low season...all the beaches are great.

12-31-2006	#6 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,015	Certainly I am not going to cross any secrecy clans and name locations. But if you do some research in the read more section, that's a start. If you like Playa for the nightlife, nothing on the coast is going to replace that. I agree with the idea of going north to coco reef for some "space". Otherwwise, hop on the collectivos and head south for the day. A mapchick map (www . cancunmap. com) would be a huge help for you.

12-31-2006	#7 (permalink)
KelliG life=playa Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 847	I kinda like Tulum AND Akumal (although AKumal Bay isn't exactly secluded)....it IS quieter than Playa! We're going for 2.5 weeks in June, and plan to do 5 days in Playa, 5 in Akumal, and the remainder in Playa.....they are REALLY close (20 minute drive), but feel SOOOOO different!

01-02-2007	#8 (permalink)
puertomorelos very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Puerto Morelos, MX Posts: 35	Don't forget Puerto Morelos. Quiet town with beautiful reef-protected beaches and great dining. Also if you have a vehicle, a short trip past El Cid will provide you with completely empty beaches for your relaxation pleasures.

01-02-2007	#9 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,078	Xpu-Ha!

01-02-2007	#10 (permalink)
Juanito reposado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The state of 5 national parks and 1 crappy soccer team Posts: 1,053	Check the cruise ship schedule. On days with no (or few) cruise ships, Cozumel should have some uncrowded beaches. Check xqzzme's trip report for more info.

01-02-2007	#13 (permalink)
Anna Tortuga añejo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: playa del carmen...urgh Posts: 4,203	i always go to the beach in playacar, just before Fisherman village....its wide and clear and there's NOBODY there all year round...of coruse its a free beach, so no umbrellas ( I suggest you carry one with you), and no bars/restaurants...but so much quiet............................ which is what we really need, ain't it?

01-02-2007	#14 (permalink)
Kit way into it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 104	um- hum, I think Xpu-Ha (I like saying it) will be my destination, it looks so laid back, and quiet. I figure 2 days in Akumal/Tulum, 1 daytrip to Xpu-ha, 5 days in Playa. We may have to check out the North Beach also as the 7 of us love to explore.

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