cancun beach or playa del carmen

Perry245 · 01-30-2008

hiya we was going to be booking a holidays to go to stay at the Riu Yucatan but i have just heard that the beaches are not in a good way could any one tell me what the beaches are like in cancun, and does any one think it would be better staying at the Riu Yucatan in playa del carmen. Thanks

130taKen120 · 01-30-2008

Hi - these are pics from Nov/Dec 07:

Picasa Web Albums - Bob - Playacar Beac...

GreatLakes · 01-30-2008

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Originally Posted by Perry245

hiya we was going to be booking a holidays to go to stay at the Riu Yucatan but i have just heard that the beaches are not in a good way could any one tell me what the beaches are like in cancun, and does any one think it would be better staying at the Riu Yucatan in playa del carmen. Thanks

Playacar beaches are in rough shape right now. If the beach is really important try Grand Coco Bay. It's in north Playa and same distance as Playacar, and the beaches are fine there. There is always the Royal. But the GCB is in the same price range.
You could always try further south like the Barcelo(great beach), Akumal Beach Resort(awesome beach).
Check the thread out about Playacar beaches in AI section.
Good Luck! Remember it's vacation so it cant be all bad where ever you end up.

LndShrk · 01-30-2008

Personally. I'd rather stay in Playa anytime rather than fight the crowds in Cancun...

Lindseyae · 01-30-2008

I've actually heard the opposite of many of the Cancun beaches over the past year or so. They've suffered quite a bit and bringing in sand didn't seem to help. That's the last I heard anyway. Have you thought about looking north of the Cozumel ferry pier in PDC? That area still has great beaches.

KJONESY47 · 01-30-2008

I agree with LnDShark. I would way rather stay in Playa than Cancun. Check the Gran Porto Real or even a smaller beach hotel like Fusion or Playa Maya(not all inclusive but for the amount you save it is just like one) plus then you get to eat and drink where you want to. Look around on this forum and you will see there are so many great places to eat and drink in Playa! KJ

sage13 · 01-30-2008

Go to Playa del Carmen. Everything is in walking distance,
shops, restaurants, and clubs. Stay in a hotel in the center of Playa and you will have everything you need because the beaches are 1 block away from 5th ave. If you need any recommendations let me know. The beaches in Playa are great and then visit Tulum for the day the beaches there are awesome too.

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hiya i was thinking bout staying at the riu yucatan but i heard the beaches wernt as nice. is this true? and what are the beaches like in cancun are they alot better or would you rather stay in playa del carmen.

Mrsfuzzmo · 01-30-2008

The only beaches that are effected by erosion right now are the resorts in Playacar. North is fine and south of Playacar is beautiful! I'd choose Playa area over Cancun in a second. If you are looking for great beaches, the entire stretch is gorgeous, minus playacar.

daveoz · 01-31-2008

If you want the US then go to Cancun, if you want fun and Mexico go to Playa!

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Perry245 very sparkly Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 36	cancun beach or playa del carmen hiya we was going to be booking a holidays to go to stay at the Riu Yucatan but i have just heard that the beaches are not in a good way could any one tell me what the beaches are like in cancun, and does any one think it would be better staying at the Riu Yucatan in playa del carmen. Thanks

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daveoz lost on fifth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Point Reyes, California Posts: 13	Playa del Carmen If you want the US then go to Cancun, if you want fun and Mexico go to Playa!

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130taKen120 beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frozentundra, MinneSnowta Posts: 386	Hi - these are pics from Nov/Dec 07: Picasa Web Albums - Bob - Playacar Beac...

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LndShrk beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 381	Personally. I'd rather stay in Playa anytime rather than fight the crowds in Cancun...

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Lindseyae way into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA area Posts: 164	I've actually heard the opposite of many of the Cancun beaches over the past year or so. They've suffered quite a bit and bringing in sand didn't seem to help. That's the last I heard anyway. Have you thought about looking north of the Cozumel ferry pier in PDC? That area still has great beaches.

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KJONESY47 lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brandon, Mb Canada Posts: 14	I agree with LnDShark. I would way rather stay in Playa than Cancun. Check the Gran Porto Real or even a smaller beach hotel like Fusion or Playa Maya(not all inclusive but for the amount you save it is just like one) plus then you get to eat and drink where you want to. Look around on this forum and you will see there are so many great places to eat and drink in Playa! KJ

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Mrsfuzzmo life=playa Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fredonia, WI Posts: 652	The only beaches that are effected by erosion right now are the resorts in Playacar. North is fine and south of Playacar is beautiful! I'd choose Playa area over Cancun in a second. If you are looking for great beaches, the entire stretch is gorgeous, minus playacar.

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