Search the Forums:hi I'm currently planing my honeymoon and am interested in both playa del carmen and isle mujeres in mexcio. one of my co-workers went to isle mujeres last year and raves about how wonderful the trip was and how great the island is. playa del carmen seems more "luxurious", but I also like the idea of a smaller island and being with locals. any suggestions or opinions would be great. i'm a person that likes both an AI and some nights outs so I need a place where I can afford to do both and i'm wondering if playa del carmen is expensive due to all the tourism. thanks!
suze on Apr 21, 11 at 10:33pm Playa del Carmen has places in all price ranges. I think either would be great for a honeymoon. I've not been to that side but I've read a lot and seen lot so photos of the area. I don't think place is more "luxurious" than the other, that would depends on the type of hotel or resort you choose. (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) I don't think one is more necessarily more expensive or touristy than the other. I have the impression of Isla being a little sleepier and Playa more bussling?KVR on Apr 21, 11 at 11:15pm Why did your co-worker rave about Isla Mujeres? From what she stated is that something that would interest you for a honeymoon? Isla is very small with not much to do, so if your interested in just lying on the beach and chatting up the locals then it would be a good option. You can rent a golf cart and ride around the Island in about 30 minutes. Not much nightlife, but maybe hanging at a beach bar and chatting. We went to Playa twice before going to Isla and returned to Playa this past December.
The Playa del Carmen area is much more spread out. Plenty of things to see and do to keep you busy and entertained if you are looking for that. 5th Avenue in Playa has tons of restuarants, bars, shopping and entertainment. Off property you have Mayan ruins, centoes, snorkeling, eco parks, caves, etc.
http://community.webshots.com/user/kvrlvnash85 on Apr 21, 11 at 11:45pm kvr - my co-worker said it was very laid back on isle and relaxing. i would def like a nightlife. i'm looking in playa and the place hotel i like best is secrets, but apparently it's not near the 5th ave area. the royal is near 5th, but doesn't seem as nice. have you stayed at either? any suggestions for where to stay in playa? i wouldn't mind if i needed a short cab ride to get to downtown playa i'm just wondering if secrets is far away. thanks!JeanH on Apr 22, 11 at 2:33am If you're looking for large all-inclusive resorts with tons of restaurants, large pools, and lots of people, look at the Playa area. There are some all inclusives on Isla, but, they're smaller properties without some of the 'glitz' that the larger properties have.
Personally, I prefer Isla, much smaller and quieter. Generally seems cheaper. How long is your trip? Consider splitting your time.hopefulist on Apr 22, 11 at 3:31am I'd think more about what you want to do with your time. If you'd like to check out Mayan ruins, snorkel with sea turtles, visit a monkey sanctuary, etc., then some place on the mainland might make more sense; there are lots of options in addition to Playa.
If you want laid back charm and don't plan a lot of tours, Isla may be a better choice. If you're going between mid June and mid September you can snorkel with whale sharks from there - awesome!
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