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Old Mar 3rd, 2002, 11:17 AM
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Beaches: Cancun or Playa del Carmen?

Hello all! <BR><BR>From those of you who have travelled to Cancun & Playa del Carmen, and who truly treasure the enjoyment of clear, aqua, swimmable water with white sand beach...which do you think offers better, more beautiful beaches with the qualities I have described?<BR><BR>Thanks so much! <BR><BR>~Shawnie
 
Old Mar 3rd, 2002, 03:14 PM
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Cancun on the Isla Mujeres bay side would meet your requirments the best.<BR>Look at Presidente,Calinda Viva and Fiesta Americana Coral Beach. If these are outside your budget than please consider Norde Beach on Isla Mujeres.<BR>Visit Isla-Mujeres.net
 
Old Mar 5th, 2002, 03:06 PM
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Have stayed in both places,and the better beach is definetly Playa del Carman.The water is so azure blue that you could probably read the date on a quarter at a 100 ft. The sand is white coral sand,soft and cool on the feet also you can walk out about700 ft before your over your head. enjoy.
 
Old Mar 6th, 2002, 04:00 PM
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I agree with Scott; PDC water is gorgeous! Also, the PDC area is much less touristy and crowded; it doesn't have the mega resorts; you can take the ferry to Cozumel and you're close to Mayan ruins. I went to Cancun once (and that was 10 years ago). That was enough for me. I now travel to Cozumel and south of PDC and really enjoy it. Enjoy!
 
Old Mar 6th, 2002, 07:18 PM
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I don't know about the water but the atmosphere in Playa Del Carmen will keep me going back again and again. I liked Cancun but I LOVE Playa Del Carmen.
 
Old Mar 7th, 2002, 05:40 AM
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Thank you all so much for your thoughtful & detailed replies. I am definitely going to go to Playa del Carmen, looking to get into the Royal Hideaway, which I have heard only raves about! <BR><BR>Thanks again,<BR>Shawnie
 

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