I wondered if anyone would share thier secret beach destination in the Yucatan. I love the beaches in Tulum but am looking for somewhere less discovered. Is there any where less European, simplier but with a great little place to stay?

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Look at Al Cielo on Xpu-Ha beach. locogringo.com books them. Although... the hotel itself has responded quickly when I've emailed them.

There is a small place in Sian Kaan called Sol Caribe - also at locogringo.com

the rui resorts...been there 2x 2003,2004, layed back, no spring breakers aloud, the palace or rui yucatan

I think Akumal is lovely. I've rented a house (villa?) from akumalvillas.com and they had lots to choose from. Beautiful beach and lots to do. There are also several hotels/resorts I saw in Akumal, but did not stay there.

Akumal is nice and a snorkler's paradise, but you really need to research the beaches because most of it is rocky - great for snorkling. A pure sand beach is hard to come by.

Thank you for your replies. I have stayed in Akumal and I have to agree with Pepper131 about the beach. I had been in touch with the owners of Al Cielo. They are very nice but I do not think that the water is very clear there (?) and I think that having the cruise ships stop there would rule it out for me.

Sol Caribe is close but not quite it.

Thank you for all you suggestions. I really appreciate it (I am sorry if I seem to picky). I guess that I am looking for a place that is even better then last ones.

Puerto Morelos

I think the cruise shippers go La Playa which is south a bit from Al Cielo. What's up with no clear water in Xpu-Ha? I thought it was a good snorkling spot.

Just wondering...where have you stayed in Tulum that you do not want to go back to?

I like Tulum and lived in the area seventeen years ago. I think that we will go back (someday). I think that La Vita e Bella must have put me off a bit (good insight pepper131). I really liked Cabanas la Conchita and Maya Tulum was very nice also. When I lived down there, things were much more local and now things seem (to me) very European, which is nice, but I would like to experience Mexican culture when I go to Mexico. I really do think that this all may be related to staying a La Vita e Bella which as one call tell from its name is very Italian. (It is a nice place and I have nothing against Italians!) Just looking for a more Mexican experience in Mexico.

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Hava a look at Eco Paraiso Xixim outside Celestun.

http://www.ecoparaiso.com/ecopa_e/na...i_frame_e.html