Since I've traveled to Mexico quite a few times recently, I thought that I would share some of the places I've stayed as well as things to do.
Playa Del Carmen
Fly into: CUN,
Cancun
Places to Stay: Azul Fives, by Karisma
My family and I stayed at Azul Fives. They have restaurants and bars on property, as well as pool, tennis courts, and beach access. They have golf carts driven by resort staff to help you get around as the property is quite large. There are also monkeys living in the trees on property.
Things to do:
My family and I went to Xel Ha, an aquatic theme park/ ecotourism development. If you're looking for an easy aquatic activity, I recommend Xel Ha. There was plenty of snorkeling to see the biodiversity within the park, which opens to the ocean. Plus, this development includes the natural landscape surrounding the area. I also recommend just going to downtown Playa Del Carmen for shopping and food.
Taken by the beach at Azul Fives
Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta
Fly into: PVR
Places to stay: Vidanta resorts (
Nuevo Vallarta and
Puerto Vallarta) and
Westin Resort and Spa
Things to do:
I recommend taking a day to go downtown Puerto Vallarta. There are plenty of shops, flea markets, and happy hour stops to make a day enjoyable. You can purchase art, jewelry, clothing, and normal souvenirs all along the boardwalk. I recommend walking all of the way down the boardwalk
between New and Old Puerto Vallarta. Don't be afraid to go walking to find art and jewelry galleries.
If you want some excursions, I recommend booking them through your concierge or using Vallarta Adventures for your excursions. There are plenty of maritime and land excursions to keep you busy.
Vidanta Resorts, Nuevo Vallarta
Places to eat:
I don't remember places I ate during my previous trips to Puerto Vallarta, but my friend Ashley and I walked down to La Barra Cerveceria, which was right down the road from our hotel.
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| Tacos el pastor from La Barra Cerveceria |
Cabo San Lucas and Cabo San Jose
Fly into: SJD, Los Cabos International Airport
Places to stay:
- Cabo San Lucas: Sheraton and Westin
- Cabo San Jose: Vidanta
If you're looking for a 'party' scene for a spring break with your college friends, then I suggest Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Jose has more art galleries and is much calmer than Cabo San Lucas.
Things to do:
I definitely recommend water excursions. You need to see the Arch from the water. Also, in the winter there are whale watching excursions and I definitely recommend doing those. The Arch is usually included in most water excursions because the Cabo San Lucas marina is right by the Arch.
I love to go downtown in both cities to just walk around. Both cities are very walkable and very scenic. Also make sure to check out the marinas for the views!
Side note: I've lost all of my pictures from Cabo after switching over computers except for this one.
View from Vidanta in San Jose
