Trip report Rincon de Guayabitos, Riviera Nayarit - Page 2

Just Lucky · 04-11-2008

Great trip report keep it coming!

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Originally Posted by Rissask

(Don't tell Just Lucky that there are Mexicans traveling in Mexico though. He might keel over in shock.)

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Just shows to go ya how imperfect internet communication can be. How did you get this impression?

Is it because I mentioned that the average Mexican family could not afford to stay in the luxury hotels in Playa or Cancun?

Rissask · 04-11-2008

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Originally Posted by Just Lucky

Just shows to go ya how imperfect internet communication can be. How did you get this impression?

Is it because I mentioned that the average Mexican family could not afford to stay in the luxury hotels in Playa or Cancun?

yes, from our discussion last week- sorry, I was just joking around

I meant to PM you and direct you here actually, then got busy and forgot

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I know you are well aware Mexican people travel in Mexico!

And yes, not found very often at the super pricey ones (nor me either).

sorry Mike- more pics please!

Mamacita · 09-12-2008

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Originally Posted by MikenJulie

I couldn't help it, I had to get on of my usual "Giligan" hats.......... man I should of fake n' baked, I'm whiter than cheese.

To be continued........

Okay so, things are kinda quiet on the forum tonight - peeps hunkerin' down for some storm or somethin', and I decide to see if I've missed any trip reports. So I run across your "part 2" and decide that I must read "Part 1" first. This comment made me spew vodka all over my living room!

Of all the white things to compare yourself to! My husband usually says he's so white he's actually blue, but "Whiter than cheese" is one I've never heard before and made me laugh out loud.

Oh, and the free cigs...I only like to smoke when I drink, so AI + AI cigs= vacation paradise.

I'm now moving on to part dos.

MikenJulie · 09-12-2008

Glad I hit the funny bone, hope you like II

MartyC · 09-13-2008

OK, so you were in Guayabitos in March, it's almost time for you to leave for playa and you are only at day 2 of this trip report. You are in trouble my friend. Homework is really piling up on you.

Just as an aside, we will be staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Guayabitos next year (Feb./Mar.) for 9 nights befor moving on to PV. We got this place for less than US $100.00 a night and it is right on the beach.

MikenJulie · 09-13-2008

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Originally Posted by MartyC

OK, so you were in Guayabitos in March, it's almost time for you to leave for playa and you are only at day 2 of this trip report. You are in trouble my friend. Homework is really piling up on you.

Just as an aside, we will be staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Guayabitos next year (Feb./Mar.) for 9 nights befor moving on to PV. We got this place for less than US $100.00 a night and it is right on the beach.

Actually my good friend, here's part II, complete!

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...-part-2-a.html

Jessa0614 · 01-07-2009

We're thinking of booking this hotel for April '09. Is it safe to say that you liked it? We've found a pretty good deal on travelocity for 10 days...I just want it to be as great as Playa!

Rissask · 01-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Jessa0614

We're thinking of booking this hotel for April '09. Is it safe to say that you liked it? We've found a pretty good deal on travelocity for 10 days...I just want it to be as great as Playa!

Mike and Julie don't check in here often so I will put my dos pesos in, as I have been in this area a few time.

Just so you know,and are prepared IF you have never been to the PV area before- the beaches in this area are not at all like the Mayan Riviera beaches. Golden or brown sand as opposed to white sand, and therefore the water does not look as clear in some areas.

It's not that the beaches are bad, just different. Some people this bothers if they really love that Caribbean white beach/crystal clear water look, but others prefer the Pacific coast rugged, mountainous scenery and sunsets and even prefer the coarser sand that doesn't get into everything- so it depends.

I know people who have been to this hotel, it is VERY popular with Canadians- it is a fun place, can be rowdy, with wonderful staff- nothing fancy but everyone I know who has been there has had a great time. Rincon is not large but there is some shopping, bars and restaurants and there is other day trips up and down that coast.

Jessa0614 · 01-08-2009

Thanks Riss! I've been reading reviews elsewhere, and it looks like this hotel would be a lot of fun. Plus, we've been to PDC for the last two years, and I want to see some more of Mexico. It also sounds like this area isn't quite as "touristy" which is also a plus!

Rissask · 01-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Jessa0614

Thanks Riss! I've been reading reviews elsewhere, and it looks like this hotel would be a lot of fun. Plus, we've been to PDC for the last two years, and I want to see some more of Mexico. It also sounds like this area isn't quite as "touristy" which is also a plus!

No problem. We have not been to Rincon but to Sayulita (my trip report is in my ticker) which is really nice, and you can take surfing lessons there....if you really want somewhere that is not as touristy or busy or overly Americanized, but still has gorgeous beaches like the Mayan, try Huatulco, it's my favourite Mexico destination, it's great. (trip reports in my ticker.)

problem is, it is hard to find trips there from most American cities, and when you do they are expensive.

I think there may be flights to there out of Houston though?

MartyC · 01-08-2009

We have been to Rincon and you will like it there. Try to make th public market on Thursdays in La Panita. I'm not a shopper but my wife says it's a good one.There are some very good restaurants and the beach at Rincon is good. The sand and water are different colours than on the Carribean side but that's just colour. As Riss says, it is different on the Pacific side but it has it's charm. The mountains are spectacular and there are lots of things and places to see in the area. I know you'll enjoy your stay there.

Jessa0614 · 01-09-2009

Do you think it's safe to say that the beaches are closer in consistency to Acapulco than Playa?

All I remember from Acapulco is gravel like sand. (And the fact that we could buy tequila at Wal-Mart, even though we were 16!!!)

Not that I'm complaining....any sand/ocean is good. I'm just trying to prepare myself!!

MartyC · 01-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Jessa0614

Do you think it's safe to say that the beaches are closer in consistency to Acapulco than Playa?

All I remember from Acapulco is gravel like sand. (And the fact that we could buy tequila at Wal-Mart, even though we were 16!!!)

Not that I'm complaining....any sand/ocean is good. I'm just trying to prepare myself!!

I've never been to Acapulco but the sand is not gavelly in Rincon de Guayabitos. It's sandy, just darker than you see in PDC.

Rissask · 01-09-2009

I think the sand right in the main bay at Acapulco is likely similar to downtown Puerto Vallarta, a bit on the 'gravelly' side yes....but the beaches are far nicer outside of the city of PV, north AND south. Mismaloya has really nice, very light sand (south of PV).

Darker and more coarse sand than that fine white Caribbean sand to me is A-OK- except that it can be hotter on the tootsies for walking barefoot, and it can impede visibility in the water (although that has more to do with heavier surf stirring up sand I think).

Have you thought about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo? Any deals to there you can find? The beaches are very nice there. Not as nice as Huatulco though.

The beaches and water are also really nice and clear around Los Cabos- just cooler water temp and fewer swimmable beaches (lots have dangerous undertows).

Where we are going in a couple weeks, Manzanillo, the sand on some beaches is almost black it's so dark, because there is an active volcano in Colima- but the water is super clear and it's actually quite nice.

People get pretty spoiled with the white sand Mayan beaches.

mikeybikes · 01-12-2009

WE have been all over Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Huatulco, Cabo three times, and then Sayulita last year. Mostly because it's closer to LA and we can make a nice 4 day weekend. But, the ocean,beach and coral sand in Playa are so much nicer than Pacific Coast. We've been to Playa and Tulum 4 times and go back every year now. It is our favorite place to go.
I do miss the mountains and jungle near PV and Sayulita was cool, surf spot and all, but choose one... Playa hands down.

You do have to go for yourself and find out!

01-09-2009	#27 (permalink)
Jessa0614 way into it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 172	Thanks y'all!! Do you think it's safe to say that the beaches are closer in consistency to Acapulco than Playa? All I remember from Acapulco is gravel like sand. (And the fact that we could buy tequila at Wal-Mart, even though we were 16!!!) Not that I'm complaining....any sand/ocean is good. I'm just trying to prepare myself!!

01-12-2009	#30 (permalink)
mikeybikes toe in water Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 58	Variety is spice of life WE have been all over Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Huatulco, Cabo three times, and then Sayulita last year. Mostly because it's closer to LA and we can make a nice 4 day weekend. But, the ocean,beach and coral sand in Playa are so much nicer than Pacific Coast. We've been to Playa and Tulum 4 times and go back every year now. It is our favorite place to go. I do miss the mountains and jungle near PV and Sayulita was cool, surf spot and all, but choose one... Playa hands down. You do have to go for yourself and find out!

09-12-2008	#19 (permalink)
MikenJulie life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 809	Glad I hit the funny bone, hope you like II

09-13-2008	#20 (permalink)
MartyC reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,039	OK, so you were in Guayabitos in March, it's almost time for you to leave for playa and you are only at day 2 of this trip report. You are in trouble my friend. Homework is really piling up on you. Just as an aside, we will be staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Guayabitos next year (Feb./Mar.) for 9 nights befor moving on to PV. We got this place for less than US $100.00 a night and it is right on the beach.

01-07-2009	#22 (permalink)
Jessa0614 way into it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 172	We're thinking of booking this hotel for April '09. Is it safe to say that you liked it? We've found a pretty good deal on travelocity for 10 days...I just want it to be as great as Playa!

01-08-2009	#24 (permalink)
Jessa0614 way into it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 172	Thanks Riss! I've been reading reviews elsewhere, and it looks like this hotel would be a lot of fun. Plus, we've been to PDC for the last two years, and I want to see some more of Mexico. It also sounds like this area isn't quite as "touristy" which is also a plus!

01-08-2009	#26 (permalink)
MartyC reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,039	We have been to Rincon and you will like it there. Try to make th public market on Thursdays in La Panita. I'm not a shopper but my wife says it's a good one.There are some very good restaurants and the beach at Rincon is good. The sand and water are different colours than on the Carribean side but that's just colour. As Riss says, it is different on the Pacific side but it has it's charm. The mountains are spectacular and there are lots of things and places to see in the area. I know you'll enjoy your stay there.

01-09-2009	#29 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,561	I think the sand right in the main bay at Acapulco is likely similar to downtown Puerto Vallarta, a bit on the 'gravelly' side yes....but the beaches are far nicer outside of the city of PV, north AND south. Mismaloya has really nice, very light sand (south of PV). Darker and more coarse sand than that fine white Caribbean sand to me is A-OK- except that it can be hotter on the tootsies for walking barefoot, and it can impede visibility in the water (although that has more to do with heavier surf stirring up sand I think). Have you thought about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo? Any deals to there you can find? The beaches are very nice there. Not as nice as Huatulco though. The beaches and water are also really nice and clear around Los Cabos- just cooler water temp and fewer swimmable beaches (lots have dangerous undertows). Where we are going in a couple weeks, Manzanillo, the sand on some beaches is almost black it's so dark, because there is an active volcano in Colima- but the water is super clear and it's actually quite nice. People get pretty spoiled with the white sand Mayan beaches.

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