The romantic city of Cancun is full of attractions, such as Moon Palace Golf Club and Delfines Beach, and is loved for its snorkeling spots and swimming.
Playa del Carmen is known for its beaches and clubs, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Playa del Carmen Main Beach.
Puerto Vallarta is known for its beaches and art galleries, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.
Mazatlán is known for its beaches and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Teodoro Mariscal Stadium and Mazatlán Aquarium.
Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Xcaret Eco Theme Park, one of the top theme parks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Xcaret. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Xcaret Eco Theme Park, you'll love Xenses Park and Xplor Theme Park, both located nearby.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Paseo de la Reforma, a popular place for shoppers in Miguel Hidalgo. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida Presidente Masaryk.
You can learn more about the history of Mexico City when you make a stop at a top site like Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
"This resort is so well run, and it is reflected in every department. The staff at each step from the front door, to the gym, to the pool areas, the dining facilities, and housekeeping are all attentive, friendly, and service oriented. Food was consistently well prepared and served. The reservation dining areas offer some interesting and flavorful food options. Pool and private beach are fantastic. We enjoyed a restful and pleasant week at the Barcelo Karmina in Manzanillo. Thank you to all of the wonderful locals who work here."
"Upon checking in we decided to book all of our specialty dining and excursions with the guest services. The woman would not book anything until we did a presentation on the vacation club they offer. It really is ridiculous, I never leave reviews for places but when people go on vacation they aren’t looking to attend pushy sales meetings. It was honestly super odd and unsettling. It wasn’t until we sat through a presentation that they booked our excursions with barely a discount even though we said we would pay full price to not attend said meeting. The food is also not good, the speciality restaurants we tried which were the steakhouse and the Italian restaurant were both not good at all. It’s also not apart of xcaret so if that’s why you’re booking this property don’t bother. "
"This was my wife and I first trip to the Cancun hotel district. Riu Ventura was amazing!! More or less brand new (fully renovated), inside and out.
I will say, we are used to resorts classified 3-4 stars, and not in congested hotel zones. So it initially felt very different from what we were used to. Kind of like an upscale hotel with multiple pools and amenities. My understanding was that Riu Ventura is not too wild but shuttles ran to the Riu Caribe a few times a week if you want that more party atmosphere.
The food was delicious. Buffet had plenty of selection and good quality fruits. The a la cartes were excellent. We ate at the Italian twice and Japanese once. Very good.
We hopped on the local bus that runs up and down the entire hotel zone. $1usd per person and you literally just flag it down and then tell the driver wherever you want to get off. The shopping mall area (huge) was less than 10mins away and it even has a full movie theatre with current movies in English with Spanish subtitles. A great way to spend an afternoon or evening after many days of straight heat and sun tanning. We took this bus to the small port where you get the ferry to Isla Majures. A great excursion to get off the resort and try something different. I forgot to bring my driver license so we couldn't rent the golf carts that are used everywhere to get around. So we just roamed around the North end a little before hopping back on the ferry to the mainland.
All in all, awesome trip"
