Gran Bahia Pricipe Coba

lovethesea · 02-20-2012

Myself and a girlfriend have already booked this resort for mid March. I am just looking for some input on things to do and not to do. This is the first trip to Mexico for both of us and would love to see the the ruins and spend a few days in PDC. I know that this resort is not right on the beach and we are fine with that. So what ever info or advice you all can give would be great.

Emmy · 02-20-2012

We found the Coba premier lobby had the best nightly entertainment - live band - dancing.

To get to PDC - it's very easy to take the colectivo from The Bahia. Sometimes they may have a van waiting to be filled up in front of the resort - or you can walk out to the highway and catch one there instead of waiting. Much cheaper than taking a taxi!

If you like seafood - try a get reservations at Fruitos Del Mar and The Arlequin.

Take an insulated mug to keep your drinks cold and sand out. The pool bar on the Tulum side is the "fun pool" during the day. Better liquor is served inside - behind the pool

lovethesea · 02-20-2012

Thanks Emmy , it sounds like you vacation like I do so I am taking notes! I love dancing, drinks and my drinks cold and sand free haha.

I was thinking the collectivos were the best bet , but I haven't talked to anyone that has used them before. Do you know what the rate was ?

Emmy · 02-20-2012

Well we took it last May from the grand palladium(north of the bahia) - and I prolly had a drink or 2 before hand - 30 pesos per person each way???

LB4Playa · 02-20-2012

We stayed there twice once at the Akumal side then the Tulum side we enjoyed it very much, there is quite good snorkling right on site just left of the wood observation dock. Check out some cenotes, Dos Ojos is quite close, Cenote Dos Ojos map of Scuba diving Cavern Cave in The Riviera Maya Tulum Playa del Carmen
Also grab a colectivo to Tulum to see the ruins, take a towel and swimsuit the beach is very nice.

Thor Henning · 02-21-2012

It's not far to walk to the beach.

But take a daytrip (taxi) to Ziggy Beach, Tulum. It's not far.
Gallery Ziggy Beach at Cabanas Tulum

02-20-2012	#1 (permalink)
lovethesea sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4	Gran Bahia Pricipe Coba Myself and a girlfriend have already booked this resort for mid March. I am just looking for some input on things to do and not to do. This is the first trip to Mexico for both of us and would love to see the the ruins and spend a few days in PDC. I know that this resort is not right on the beach and we are fine with that. So what ever info or advice you all can give would be great.

02-20-2012	#2 (permalink)
Emmy into ruins Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 76	We found the Coba premier lobby had the best nightly entertainment - live band - dancing. To get to PDC - it's very easy to take the colectivo from The Bahia. Sometimes they may have a van waiting to be filled up in front of the resort - or you can walk out to the highway and catch one there instead of waiting. Much cheaper than taking a taxi! If you like seafood - try a get reservations at Fruitos Del Mar and The Arlequin. Take an insulated mug to keep your drinks cold and sand out. The pool bar on the Tulum side is the "fun pool" during the day. Better liquor is served inside - behind the pool

02-20-2012	#3 (permalink)
lovethesea sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks Emmy , it sounds like you vacation like I do so I am taking notes! I love dancing, drinks and my drinks cold and sand free haha. I was thinking the collectivos were the best bet , but I haven't talked to anyone that has used them before. Do you know what the rate was ?

02-20-2012	#4 (permalink)
Emmy into ruins Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 76	Well we took it last May from the grand palladium(north of the bahia) - and I prolly had a drink or 2 before hand - 30 pesos per person each way???

02-20-2012	#5 (permalink)
LB4Playa beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kamloops, B.C. Posts: 363	We stayed there twice once at the Akumal side then the Tulum side we enjoyed it very much, there is quite good snorkling right on site just left of the wood observation dock. Check out some cenotes, Dos Ojos is quite close, Cenote Dos Ojos map of Scuba diving Cavern Cave in The Riviera Maya Tulum Playa del Carmen Also grab a colectivo to Tulum to see the ruins, take a towel and swimsuit the beach is very nice.

02-21-2012	#6 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 4,131	It's not far to walk to the beach. But take a daytrip (taxi) to Ziggy Beach, Tulum. It's not far. Gallery Ziggy Beach at Cabanas Tulum

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