Los Cabos or Mayan Riviera
 

Looking for a honeymoon and want to go to Mexico and can't decide between Los Cabos or the Riviera? Which do you suggest, why, and where should we stay?

Hello,<BR>Why don't you tell us a little bit more of what you are looking for as far as sights, activities, etc.?<BR>The 2 are very different from each other...

If you're a beach person, I would pick the Mayan Riviera - much nicer sand (whiter, finer) and generally warmer, bluer water (water temps in Cabo can vary up to 20 degrees depending on the season). Both locations have good diving/snorkeling but different sea life/underwater terrain. Also the climate/topography is very different - one is desert (Cabo), the other tropical. The one advantage of a desert climate is lots of sunshine and very little rain, but I still prefer the tropics.

Take a look at the September issue of Travel & Leisure. They do a cover story on The Riviera Maya. After reading this, I think your choice will be clear.

Yes, and notice how not a single hotel they profiled is one of those ubiquitous all inclusives that people keep harping about.<BR><BR>I think those hotels sound fantastic. Much, much more elegant than the RIU Palace or Royal Hideaway. If I were going on an adults only trip, I'd go to those hotels in a heartbeat.

I have been to both and they both have pros and cons. I found Playa to be much more populated than Cabo. The corridor between the Cabo San Lucas and San Jose is very quiet with wonderful hotels. I love the mountains and desert full of cactus and flowers in Cabo compared to the flatness of the Rivera though the water is beautiful in the Rivera and there is a lot to see and do there. I suggest that you might want to check out going to Cozumel also.

Yes it is only a $25.00 Taxi Ride Each Way. To and from Cabo town for dinner.<BR>Carry lots of one dollar bills for tipping. The prices may seem outrageous but the staff earn about $10 per day if lucky. They need your tips.