All Inclusive Resorts in Mexico?

[Weitz]

Last time I was in Cabo there was a big shoot out outside of Cabo Wabo. Never seen so many cops in my life.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Last time I was in Cabo there was a big shoot out outside of Cabo Wabo. Never seen so many cops in my life.

I've never seen anyone that wasn't a tourist in Cabo Wabo. There is a strip club across the street so it could have happened there. That said, i've never heard of this before and there doesn't appear to be any record of it on the internet (this is Mexico so that doesn't mean it didn't happen).

[TheAlpineOracle]

We usually stay the Pueblo Bonito Pacific or Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos while in the Cabo area. Both are great all-inclusives. Ziva was a little off when we went over X-mas this year. That place can be awesome or meh depending on if there is a conference there. If there's a conference there, you want to be somewhere else for the money you are paying. 100% cater to the conference and could careless about the rest of the guests experience.

[burnin_vernon]

After doing a 3 week road trip of the Yucatan/Maya last year, we were lazy this time and just got back yesterday from the Barcelo Maya in the Riviera.

Keep in mind, we aren't picky people and usually slum it when we travel, but this place exceeded our expectations. It's a massive resort of 3000 rooms but because it's so big, it was never crowded anywhere. There was a ton of activities and even had a mall (more of a gimmick) with a casino and a big 24 hour sports bar. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Every inch of the resort was incredibly clean and manicured.

I haven't been to the Pacific Coast of Mexico mainly because I hear the water is so much nicer on the Riveria, and that is a huge factor for us. At Barcelo, you could just wade out in the sand, or you could walk a little further down and find a reef-y area with lots of fish and several sea turtles. Like everywhere we went last year, it was crystal clear and very warm.

We paid $1500/week booking 8 days in advance. 3 days after we booked, it was $1218. If you booked today for Sunday, it costs $2100 so I have no idea how the pricing works. We would definitely go back.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by burnin_vernon

After doing a 3 week road trip of the Yucatan/Maya last year, we were lazy this time and just got back yesterday from the Barcelo Maya in the Riviera.

Keep in mind, we aren't picky people and usually slum it when we travel, but this place exceeded our expectations. It's a massive resort of 3000 rooms but because it's so big, it was never crowded anywhere. There was a ton of activities and even had a mall (more of a gimmick) with a casino and a big 24 hour sports bar. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Every inch of the resort was incredibly clean and manicured.

I haven't been to the Pacific Coast of Mexico mainly because I hear the water is so much nicer on the Riveria, and that is a huge factor for us. At Barcelo, you could just wade out in the sand, or you could walk a little further down and find a reef-y area with lots of fish and several sea turtles. Like everywhere we went last year, it was crystal clear and very warm.

We paid $1500/week booking 8 days in advance. 3 days after we booked, it was $1218. If you booked today for Sunday, it costs $2100 so I have no idea how the pricing works. We would definitely go back.

Yup, Barcelo and Riu Palace are both great resort chains in the Riviera. Stayed at both. Barcelo has a way better beach and somewhat better pools, but Riu Palace is so close to Playa Del Carmen so it makes for a hard decision.

[Amethyst]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

I was there in December, when we climbed the big pyramid there (Nohoch Mul), our guide told us as of January 1st, the public would never be able to climb it again due to erosion. Didn't realize how close I came to missing it as I had been putting that off for years, woulda been so bitter if I missed it by mere weeks. But anyway, agreed Coba was my favourite. We also did Chichen Itza and Tulum which was cool, but Coba had an Indiana Jones vibe since it's only partially excavated, and thus buried in the jungle with vines growing on the ruins & whatnot.

That's disappointing, but understandable I guess. I would still recommend visiting though.

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Agreed, unless you can get to Santa Maria Beach.

Beautiful place, at least when we went.

Pretty sure that's the bay where the Cabo booze cruise catamaran goes. If it is, you will probably find my liver in the reefs somewhere, and the lost souls of Cabo wabo floating around somewhere.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Amethyst

That's disappointing, but understandable I guess. I would still recommend visiting though.

Oh for sure. Climbing the pyramid (and checking out the view over the jungle canopy at the top) was the topper of that excursion, but even without it, I still had a great time. The Mayan ball court there was so cool, and a lot more authentic-feeling as an actual athletic venue (as it's not impossibly large, like the one at Chichen Itza, which almost makes me wonder if that one was purely ceremonial. It doesn't even have curved walls for the ball to roll, like they're supposed to).

And frankly the way down on Nohoch Mul was pretty sketchy, years of people climbing it (and just basic erosion) have definitely taken it's toll. Rocks weren't falling out of place, but there were definitely a few that were very loose. I'm actually surprised there hasn't been more incidents descending from those ruins. It was a cool life experience, but I definitely understand why they want it closed from the public, both from a preservation standpoint, and public safety.

That said, when walking by a smaller, but equally steep pyramid that we were told was already off limits, I had to chuckle at the 4-5 Mexican workers casually having their lunch way at the top of it.

[Language]

Has anyone gone to Cancun/Mayan Riviera in the summer (July specifically)? I've been to many AI's in the Dominican/Mayan in the winter months, and once many years ago in the summer, but can't remember if the stifling heat will be too much.

I go to Vegas in the summer for pool season and generally love the heat and 40+ degree weather, but I know the humidity is much higher in Mexico than Vegas.

[shermanator]

I'm going to the Mayan Riviera for my sister's wedding this July. Not sure of what to expect other than lots of sweating.

[Calgary14]

Originally Posted by Language

Has anyone gone to Cancun/Mayan Riviera in the summer (July specifically)? I've been to many AI's in the Dominican/Mayan in the winter months, and once many years ago in the summer, but can't remember if the stifling heat will be too much.

I go to Vegas in the summer for pool season and generally love the heat and 40+ degree weather, but I know the humidity is much higher in Mexico than Vegas.

I've been to the Mayan Riviera in July. That was probably the hottest place I've ever been in my life. I've been there in March and it's nowhere near as hot as July. Anywhere that isn't in the near vicinity of the water is extremely muggy due to the humidity (and no ocean breeze). We did a day tour zip lining in the jungle and it was so hot while on the way back they pulled over the vehicle so people could jump into a cenote (pool of water) so people could cool off.

That being said it was still a blast and I would go back there in July. The resorts weren't busy at all. Just make sure you use a TON of sunscreen. It's similar to Vegas in July just much more humid.

[AltaGuy]

Headed to Moon Palace in Cancun for a wedding in a couple weeks. Looking forward to the golf. Never been to Mexico either, so any must-sees around Cancun would be appreciated. (I love to snorkel.)

[Fuzz]

Go to the island north of Cancun, can't remember the name.. It's a short ferry, you can rent a golf cart and drive around. Check to see about snorkelling off of it, can't remember, but I think there was some. Sorry, don't remember much

[billybob123]

We went last July (Bahia Principe). It was hot, but far worse were the mosquitoes. Bring repellent, and lots of it. They're everywhere, and they are hungry this time of year. They were active from before dawn to well after sunset.

[GullFoss]

I dont get all the mexico hate, and i hear it a lot in calgary. If you're going to be sitting and drinking on a beach all day (which is why you do all inclusive) mexico is arguably better because

1) You have the option of mexican food which has some spice to it
2) Its a direct flight
3) its cheaper because you dont have to outbid people on the east coast of the US

Anecdotally, I've found the people who can actually differentiate enough to hate on mexico in comparison to the "exotic" or "safer" or "cleaner" locations like costa rica, the dominican, barbados, etc...they have never really done much traveling outside of the US, carribean and Europe. But who knows; maybe im missing something.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Go to the island north of Cancun, can't remember the name.. It's a short ferry, you can rent a golf cart and drive around. Check to see about snorkelling off of it, can't remember, but I think there was some. Sorry, don't remember much

Isla Mujeres?

[Fuzz]

That's the one.

[Northendzone]

we have been to cancun (can't remember the anme of the hotel, but it was across the street from bubba gump/mararitaville), mayan Riviera/playa del Carmen (Bahia principe - I think) and Puerto Vallarta.

I like cancun the best because it had the nicest beach, and since we were across the street from restaurants we had dining options and we could also walk to the two malls.

playa was alright - I did not think the beach was nearly as nice - my wife did nto want to go to playa so we did not really elave the resort.

Puerto was the worst of the three, food was not good, resort was not good.

personally my choice would always be cancun - but since we have been three times, I doubt we will go back.

[jkflames]

Bump!

Thinking of going to Mexico for our honeymoon at the end of September this year. Leaning towards staying away from the Caribbean due to it being prime hurricane season at that point, so looking at Puerto Vallarta as our prime candidate for destination.

Anyone gone in the past few years that can recommend a good all-inclusive resort in that area? Anywhere to stay away from? Any other tips?

Thanks so much!

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[prarieboy]

Originally Posted by jkflames

Bump!

Thinking of going to Mexico for our honeymoon at the end of September this year. Leaning towards staying away from the Caribbean due to it being prime hurricane season at that point, so looking at Puerto Vallarta as our prime candidate for destination.

Anyone gone in the past few years that can recommend a good all-inclusive resort in that area? Anywhere to stay away from? Any other tips?

Thanks so much!

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Have a look at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. It's expensive but you are likely not going to be disappointed by anything. We've been three times and love it there. Head up to Sayulita for an afternoon trip. It's a nice surf town with great restaurants on the beach. Let me know if you have any questions.