Great little public beach that is not as crowded as the one in town…read more Parking is on the street and can get tricky/tough to find on weekends. There is a walkway to the beach with bathrooms and showers at the end, and a lifeguard station. Along the beach there are places you can rent a chair, or just throw your towel on the sand. There is also a protected area for swimming right where the public walkway comes out. No one bothered us or tried to sell us anything while we were there. I would recommend a beach umbrella though if you don't rent a chair because there is no shade. We will be back!

I was walking on beach from my resort in front of Playa Xcalacoco on Jan 8, 2020 at 8am. 5 of…read moretheir dogs ran from their buildings to the beach-water front and one bit me. It drew blood and I had to get medical treatment in Cancun's private hospital at my own out of pocket expense. It was very expensive...in the thousands$$$$ The next day I went to this business and asked for proof of rabies vaccinations, which they did not have. The owner offered me 1000 pesos ($50 USA). THE TAXI TO CANCUN COST $120 USA. Needless to say, I lost 2 days of vacation that I can't get back, a very expense injury I am responsible for, and additional rabies protocol vaccinations in the USA. I would not use this beach access at any cost if you care for your well being. The dogs are always loose and are a danger to those walking onto this property. Just up the beach is free public access and no dogs. Don't support this irresponsible business owner!!!!!!

During the BF and I's recent vacation to Mexico we opted to stay at the Riu Tequila. Located just…read moreunder a half mile from the beach (via private shaded walkway) getting there was a bit of a journey, but Playa Playacar was most def worth it once we arrived! ++ Gorgeous white sands. The sand is actually crushed coral and doesn't get too hot to walk on. Loved that! ++ Blue waters as far as the eye can see! ++ Tons of lounge chairs to relax on and palms for shade. ++ Scuba Caribe on hand to offer up free (non motorized) water sports to guests of the Riu Resorts. Motorized water sports and other activities were available such as parasailing, jet skis, etc... We opted to kayak two times during our trip. So much fun! ++ Resort employees would come by to take away empty cups. Though they did not serve drinks on the beach, you could def bring your own! So glad we chose this part of the Yucatan Peninsula for our Mexico vacation! Would def recommend it!

ENTRY IS FREE BABY!!! A very secret getaway, not so "touristy" area, which I like. More space…read moreindeed to just run away. My family has kept a condo here for years and we would have it ready in case we fly out of the country. This is a magical area, with 0 hotels and mostly small huts, full houses, condos, beach houses as well, and really just yourself and your towel. How cool is that??? It's not crowded. We were here in the summer of 2015, kept the grand trip alive, mostly out fishing, petting sea turtles and watching fish swim by. The sun is literally in your face, so it's normal and obvious to have that sunscreen in your face!!! What's really nice is that this beach also small stands to rent our some few equipment like snorkel gear, chairs, tables, and umbrellas. Very nice beach, I'm so happy to share this review with y'all

Pricey! I booked the camel riding experience with a separate vendor (see my review for Maroma…read moreAdventures) and got admission to Maroma Beach. It's a little over an hour from mid hotel zone Cancun. At the entrance were signs stating daily admission was $120US. Cameras, cell phone photography is forbidden. When you enter, you queue up at desks and are wrist banded for your activity (me, camels for $164) and you can spend the day on the property. BUT literally everything there has a fee and workers ask for tips. Beach chairs were a fee. (I think chairs were included with the camels). Towels were a fee. Bali beds were a few. Paddle boards were supposedly included, but, didn't see any. The beach was huge and super clean & inviting. Sadly on my visit, winds were gusting in the 30mph range & sand was blowing, so I wasn't going to spend time lounging. The restrooms had an attendant continuously cleaning & were abundant & very clean. At first, I thought this would be a great destination for a day, but with all the additional fees and constant reminders to tip for literally everything, I would not recommend unless you are prepared to drop serious money. My visit, with the camel ride, was in excess of $309US.

Booked the camel riding experience via the hotel I stayed and the only issue was transportation…read moreforgot to pick me up at my slotted time. I contacted customer service who offered to either have a cab pick me up and drop me off on their bill or I wait two hours for the next scheduled tour time. I opted for the latter. Transportation was included in cost and tip suggested. I was greeted and checked in immediately. After signing waivers, I rented a locker for a refundable ten dollars. The staff were all friendly and polite. No mask required. The camel back excursion was fanatic !! What an experience riding on the beach. The guides were so gentle with the animals!!! I used my ten dollars voucher to go towards a lunch at the on site restaurant which was delicious. I had fajitas! Everything was smooth. I traveled solo but this place is for everyone !!!

Most of the waiters speak English . The food is wonderful and when you rent a lounger or cabana you…read moreget more than half the rental price back in food credit. They have large beach towels also so no need to bring anything with you. Toilets, showers, massage. You won't be disappointed .

I've been coming to Encanto for about 2 years. So many good changes have been made to better this…read morebeach club since the first time I came here in 2022.  The service here has remained consistently great, but the layout of the beach club has changed a lot. Great changes were made.  I usually come here when I want a relaxing day to soak up the sun. If you come on the weekends it can get very busy. Please be patient with the employees. They work really hard..they're running around in the hot sun trying their best to get to all the customers. Please be patient with them!!! They are wonderful!!!  I've gone to a couple beach clubs in Playa and Encanto is on the cheaper side. You pay for your daybed or cabana and part of that goes towards your food and drinks and at the end of the day you just pay the difference. Come to Encanto if you want a chill and relaxing day!!!

Beautiful white sand beach, turtles in the water, minimal seaweed, what more could you ask for!…read more I understand why people make this beach their home base for their Quintana Roo vacation.! I'm not entirely sure one must pay for the guided tour to get in the water and see the turtles. I want to support the local economy, but perhaps there's a trick to enjoying this beach without paying for guided tour, think life jackets, and locker rooms. There is a restaurant on site, and my friend and I just gave a really big tip to the waiter so he would let us leave our bags at the table for 15 minutes while we snorkeled with our own gear to see the turtles. kind of hush hush, we did it very discreetly and quietly and quickly. I attached the screenshot I showed to the taxi driver upon arrival to get us to the restaurant without going through the Disneyland style entrance line and fee. I'm not sure I recommend this method, however, as I can imagine multiple ways this theory could have gone wrong. Side note, perhaps we were off season in late may, but we actually saw no turtles. maybe we should have paid for the guided tour after all.

Akumal beach is such a great beach for exploring the sea turtles and snorkeling! Not great if you…read moreare looking for white sands and no shells though. Weather is always amazing and so many things to do with the little town and dive shop there. Also several restaurants to eat.

One of the least expensive ways you can spend several hours while in Riviera Maya. Located just off…read morethe main drag, it happened to be just across the highway from the resort we were staying. A little hectic when traveling with youngsters, but manageable if you are patient. Many of the resorts will offer you a taxi ride for $17-$20US but in our case could only accommodate 4 persons. Since we were seven people, we opted for the short walk from Barcelo. $10USD for kids and $13USD for adults is a no-brainer- so worth it for the value. Life vests are provided but you MUST bring a good snorkel to get the most out of the park. Half of the beauty of the park is in what lies beneath the water. If you plan on doing any cliff diving while there, make sure to also bring water shoes for the trek up the stairs and along the path. There are several cenotes there an have all their entrances within 100 yards of each other- do your homework- some may be up to a mile walk from the entrance. For us and three kids and two strollers we opted for Cristalino for it's short walk to the cenote and the inexpensive price. If you got burned at the beach and need a day out of the sun, this is also an excellent way to allow time for your skin to heal. You can play in the water and still be able to sit in the shade if you choose. You are, after all in the jungle. If quiet is your thing, come very early- the park fills up by 1 pm. There will also be more opportunities to see the wildlife that abounds. A definite yes for any traveler in the area.

The cenote itself was very beautiful with lots of opportunities and places to take pictures. Only…read moredownside of this cenote: THE FISH. Be prepared for them to nibble on your feet the entire time you're in the water!!

As spectacular as Tulum itself is the pristine beach preserved below it. On a good day during the…read moreright time of year, expect warm, crystal blue waters and decent swimming in the shadow of the ancient man made wonders above. Just in terms of beaches and beauty, this is well-worth the price of admission all on its own. I have paid two visits to this park and, depending on the season, had two different experiences. One was the aforementioned slice of paradise when the beach was nothing but picture-perfect beauty. The other was during a summer tropical storm where the water was brown from all the kicked up sand, full of seawood and the waves were high and dangerous. Pick the time of year carefully to visit (the fall or early in the winter is better) and you'll be fine.

It's a very natural beach and not overcrowded while we were there…read more Lots of good food and drinks available in the beach area. We got a small boat excursion with snorkeling for $40.

Playa del Carmen is a city that is on the Yucatán Peninsula near the Caribbean Sea and is a short…read moreferry ride from Cozumel cruise port. My husband and I vacationed in Playa del Carmen two times--once many years ago and once in 2026, both on cruises. We had to take a ferry from Cozumel port to Playa del Carmen. We enjoyed both vacations. The city has a good number of beaches, restaurants, stores, and fun outdoor activities, and the sunny, hot weather is a nice escape from our hometown weather. We did notice many police and/or military people patrolling the area to ensure safety.

Playa Del Carmen when you walk on the outskirts of 5th Ave you find the amazing street food vendors…read moreand cheaper souvenirs. You can find tacos for 15 pesos each of the most delicious food. There is no people harassing you to sell their merchandise. What you will find is Taxi, Taxi. We have walked 5th Ave and we enjoy walking on the other Avenues way better. It's those little street venues we enjoyed the best. If you want the big name restaurant then stay on 5th Ave. We will definitely coming back for more delicious tacos for sure!!

I did a ton of research before choosing a beach club for our day in port on a cruise ship that…read morestopped in Cozumel (I like to do my own thing and not do the ship's shore excursions with the masses) and Paradise Beach looked to be the best beach club - and it really was! Beach - 5 stars white sand Pool - 5 stars Restrooms - 4 stars basic yet clean Cabanas - 5 stars Activities for kids - 5 stars Inflatable obstacle course & slides - 5 stars Activity add ons (massage, parasailing, etc) 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food - 5 stars (good tasting and huge menu variety - and living in Southern CA and going to Mexico a lot I'm picky about Mexican food but they deserve 5 stars!) Drinks - 5 stars Alcoholic drinks - 5 stars (huge variety and it's worth upgrading to the premium drinks package) Food/Drink waiters - 5 stars Ease to access - 5 stars (just take a taxi from the cruise ship it's a 10-15 min Taxi ride and costs around $16 US each way (for 1-4 people) there were 4 of us and we got charged $16 and we just gave the taxi driver a $20bill to include tip Overall, I'd come back here in a heartbeat! Loved it here!

We really enjoyed paradise beach . The service was great. We had a daybed by the pool and our…read moreserver Ronnie was amazing and made we had what ever we needed . The facility was very clean . My own complain was the amount of bees but what can we do about that . Most of the food was very good only has one or two that we didn't care for but everything else was great . We definitely will come back . We really enjoyed the taco food truck . The entire staff were friendly and helpful.