Visiting in December

jholt1 · 10-01-2007

My husband and I are visiting Playa in December and would like any input on places to visit during the day. We have been there once and went to Xel-Ha and Tulum. I'm not too interested in going back to see the ruins. We want some great beach front restaurants and/or bars that are outside of Playa. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, is Akumal worth visiting or are there other small towns that would be a fun day trip to visit. Any info would be appreciated.

Tommygurl · 10-01-2007

Have you been over to Cozumel? We were in Playa last Dec & went over & rented a Jeep & toured the island. As far as Akumal we loved it.....but then we were at a Childrens Christmas party so how could one not love it!

Have fun!

mastequilapf · 10-01-2007

Another vote for the east side of Cozumel. Also check out areas north of Playa. Tulum does have great places to go (and a great beach) that you can go to without going to see the ruins.

caramba · 10-01-2007

Along the coast there are some great beachfront stops, including Oscar y Lalo's in Soliman Bay & Casa Cenote in Tankah. Akumal is a great place to spend a day- Yal ku Lagoon, La Buena Vida, Lol Ha.....
Xpu Ha is another nice beach.
mastequilapf is right, too- Tulum has some great beachfront restaurants/bars.
And I'm another fan of Cozumel's east side. A fun day trip is take the ferry over, snorkel at some place like Dzul Ha, then make your way around the island hitting a few beach bars. We like to rent a vw bug for the day, but others prefer hiring a driver.

Big Fish · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by caramba

Along the coast there are some great beachfront stops, including Oscar y Lalo's in Soliman Bay & Casa Cenote in Tankah. Akumal is a great place to spend a day- Yal ku Lagoon, La Buena Vida, Lol Ha.....
Xpu Ha is another nice beach.
mastequilapf is right, too- Tulum has some great beachfront restaurants/bars.
And I'm another fan of Cozumel's east side. A fun day trip is take the ferry over, snorkel at some place like Dzul Ha, then make your way around the island hitting a few beach bars. We like to rent a vw bug for the day, but others prefer hiring a driver.

Rumour has it - and if anyone knows for sure please hop in here. When I was down 2 wks ago - apparently

Oscar Y Lalos is no more.

My neighbour told me that it received some effects of Dean and was wiped out by a 14' wave surge and the owner was not planning on rebuilding. This is very sad if its true and hopefully it can be proved untrue by someone having gone there since Dean

We loved that place.

abachechi · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by jholt1

My husband and I are visiting Playa in December and would like any input on places to visit during the day. We have been there once and went to Xel-Ha and Tulum. I'm not too interested in going back to see the ruins. We want some great beach front restaurants and/or bars that are outside of Playa. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, is Akumal worth visiting or are there other small towns that would be a fun day trip to visit. Any info would be appreciated.

I thought it was, but I'm a turtle lover.

The beach was great though and there were plenty of litte bars along the beach

Tallyho · 10-02-2007

Caramba is this true? I was planning a stop there...Rumour has it - and if anyone knows for sure please hop in here. When I was down 2 wks ago - apparently Oscar Y Lalos is no more. My neighbour told me that it received some effects of Dean and was wiped out by a 14' wave surge and the owner was not planning on rebuilding. This is very sad if its true and hopefully it can be proved untrue by someone having gone there since Dean We loved that place.

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Originally Posted by caramba

Along the coast there are some great beachfront stops, including Oscar y Lalo's in Soliman Bay & Casa Cenote in Tankah. Akumal is a great place to spend a day- Yal ku Lagoon, La Buena Vida, Lol Ha.....
Xpu Ha is another nice beach.
mastequilapf is right, too- Tulum has some great beachfront restaurants/bars.
And I'm another fan of Cozumel's east side. A fun day trip is take the ferry over, snorkel at some place like Dzul Ha, then make your way around the island hitting a few beach bars. We like to rent a vw bug for the day, but others prefer hiring a driver.

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jholt1 lost on fifth Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11	Visiting in December My husband and I are visiting Playa in December and would like any input on places to visit during the day. We have been there once and went to Xel-Ha and Tulum. I'm not too interested in going back to see the ruins. We want some great beach front restaurants and/or bars that are outside of Playa. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, is Akumal worth visiting or are there other small towns that would be a fun day trip to visit. Any info would be appreciated.

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Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,112	Have you been over to Cozumel? We were in Playa last Dec & went over & rented a Jeep & toured the island. As far as Akumal we loved it.....but then we were at a Childrens Christmas party so how could one not love it! Have fun!

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mastequilapf Un Hombre Legendario Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,949	Another vote for the east side of Cozumel. Also check out areas north of Playa. Tulum does have great places to go (and a great beach) that you can go to without going to see the ruins.

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caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,446	Along the coast there are some great beachfront stops, including Oscar y Lalo's in Soliman Bay & Casa Cenote in Tankah. Akumal is a great place to spend a day- Yal ku Lagoon, La Buena Vida, Lol Ha..... Xpu Ha is another nice beach. mastequilapf is right, too- Tulum has some great beachfront restaurants/bars. And I'm another fan of Cozumel's east side. A fun day trip is take the ferry over, snorkel at some place like Dzul Ha, then make your way around the island hitting a few beach bars. We like to rent a vw bug for the day, but others prefer hiring a driver.

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