Riu Palace Mexico: A few questions

JimmyB · 04-20-2008

Hello!
I'll be at the Riu Palace Mexico April 22-28 for my stepsister's wedding on the beach at the resort.
Even though I know all the food/drinks/beach/pools/amenities will keep us at the Riu resorts for most of the time during our time in Playa, we obviously want to explore the town. How far is the walk to 5th Avenue from Riu Palace Mexico?
Is there a city bus that stops close by the resort?
Also, is there some kind of shopping area close to the Riu Palace Mexico, closer than downtown?
I hear that you should use bottled water when brushing teeth...does that mean the water in the Riu's bathrooms is not filtered?

I have never been to PDC, never been to an all inclusive, so of course I am out of my mind with excitement about the upcoming trip. For me, 2 days and counting until I see that amazing ice-blue water. Our group of 10 will be there before we know it!
Thanks for your help.

playadreaming · 04-20-2008

You'll have a great time. We just got back from the Riu Palace Riviera Maya last night. On my daily beach walks, I would stop at the RPM's beach bar and have a cold one....or two...

There is a little post on the mirrors in bathroom stating water is not potable. We always used bottled water that is provided in the room. We would set out on large bottle on the bathroom counter each day (to brush with) so the water wouldn't be so cold on our teeth.

No bus inside the playacar compound that I know of. Cab is $5 each way into town, but lots of people walked it. Maybe a 20-25 minute walk to 5th ave.

Right across from the RPM is the Playacar shopping center with souviner shops, pharmacy etc. We thougt prices were better in town which would make sense because of more competition...

I would highly recommend going into town for some shopping and dinning at least once. There have been several threads recently on playacar resorts (Sandos, Rius etc.) Again have a great vacation!

**Shammy** · 04-20-2008

The walk would take about 20-30 minutes, only 5 minutes by cab ($5.00).

The resort is in Playacar so busses and colectivos don't go past. You'd find both IN Playa.

There is a small shopping center across the street. But head into Playa - MUCH MUCH more to see.

The water at the hotel is not safe for drinking. Doesn't mean you have to use bottled water just to brush your teeth, but since it's supplied in your room, feel free to do so.

Any other questions, let us know!

JimmyB · 04-20-2008

Thank you Playadreaming and Shammy! I appreciate the advice and answers, and yes, we are definitely going into town, probably a few times.
I can't believe I'm going. I don't think I'll want to come back. Even though it's been nice weather here in Connecticut lately, I'm looking forward to some real good old fashioned heat and humidity.
Again, thank you for responding.

mon4rch · 07-25-2008

I am leaving for the RPM Tues. Any updates on your trip would be greatly appreciated. Open to any advice.

kwagner99 · 07-29-2008

I always use the tap water to brush my teeth. Of course, maybe all the Tequila kills the germs...

Don not Juan · 07-31-2008

You're right in that you probably won't want to leave. Walking into Playa is a nice walk. Depending on just how good of a time (Tequilla Barrel, Karen's Pizza etc.) you have in town, you can wobble back to the resort or cab it.

04-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
JimmyB sandflea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: From Lincoln, Nebraska...Now in Connecticut Posts: 3	Riu Palace Mexico: A few questions Hello! I'll be at the Riu Palace Mexico April 22-28 for my stepsister's wedding on the beach at the resort. Even though I know all the food/drinks/beach/pools/amenities will keep us at the Riu resorts for most of the time during our time in Playa, we obviously want to explore the town. How far is the walk to 5th Avenue from Riu Palace Mexico? Is there a city bus that stops close by the resort? Also, is there some kind of shopping area close to the Riu Palace Mexico, closer than downtown? I hear that you should use bottled water when brushing teeth...does that mean the water in the Riu's bathrooms is not filtered? I have never been to PDC, never been to an all inclusive, so of course I am out of my mind with excitement about the upcoming trip. For me, 2 days and counting until I see that amazing ice-blue water. Our group of 10 will be there before we know it! Thanks for your help.

04-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
playadreaming way into it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: near Tulsa Posts: 230	You'll have a great time. We just got back from the Riu Palace Riviera Maya last night. On my daily beach walks, I would stop at the RPM's beach bar and have a cold one....or two... There is a little post on the mirrors in bathroom stating water is not potable. We always used bottled water that is provided in the room. We would set out on large bottle on the bathroom counter each day (to brush with) so the water wouldn't be so cold on our teeth. No bus inside the playacar compound that I know of. Cab is $5 each way into town, but lots of people walked it. Maybe a 20-25 minute walk to 5th ave. Right across from the RPM is the Playacar shopping center with souviner shops, pharmacy etc. We thougt prices were better in town which would make sense because of more competition... I would highly recommend going into town for some shopping and dinning at least once. There have been several threads recently on playacar resorts (Sandos, Rius etc.) Again have a great vacation! Last edited by playadreaming; 07-29-2008 at 11:30 AM.

04-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
JimmyB sandflea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: From Lincoln, Nebraska...Now in Connecticut Posts: 3	Thank you! Thank you Playadreaming and Shammy! I appreciate the advice and answers, and yes, we are definitely going into town, probably a few times. I can't believe I'm going. I don't think I'll want to come back. Even though it's been nice weather here in Connecticut lately, I'm looking forward to some real good old fashioned heat and humidity. Again, thank you for responding. Last edited by JimmyB; 04-20-2008 at 06:18 PM.

04-20-2008	#3 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,457	The walk would take about 20-30 minutes, only 5 minutes by cab ($5.00). The resort is in Playacar so busses and colectivos don't go past. You'd find both IN Playa. There is a small shopping center across the street. But head into Playa - MUCH MUCH more to see. The water at the hotel is not safe for drinking. Doesn't mean you have to use bottled water just to brush your teeth, but since it's supplied in your room, feel free to do so. Any other questions, let us know!

07-25-2008	#5 (permalink)
mon4rch sandflea Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	I am leaving for the RPM Tues. Any updates on your trip would be greatly appreciated. Open to any advice.

07-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
kwagner99 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 400	I always use the tap water to brush my teeth. Of course, maybe all the Tequila kills the germs...

07-31-2008	#7 (permalink)
Don not Juan toe in water Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Courtice, Ontario, Canada Posts: 55	You're right in that you probably won't want to leave. Walking into Playa is a nice walk. Depending on just how good of a time (Tequilla Barrel, Karen's Pizza etc.) you have in town, you can wobble back to the resort or cab it.

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