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trixi
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Any recommendations for activities in Costa Maya that you can do on your own? As I understand it sounds like Playa del Carmen of 10 years ago. Which was one short paved road and a few shops. Thanks for any input.
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Rosie
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When in doubt, take one of the ship's excursions. We,ll be in Costa May in a few weeks off the Horizon and plan to visit some of the ruins - we haven't decided which ones yet!
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SHANNON B
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There is a shopping area right off the peir. They have some traditional dance shows (free) and a pool area there also. You'll be right on the beach...take advantage of the hammocks. Other than that I'd suggest sticking with a tour.
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Ren1216
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As mentioned above, there is a shopping area, restaurant and pool... however there isn't much else around the immediate area to do on your own. Ive read of bike rentals, some were pleased with it, some werent as the next nearest town was a bit of a ride away with not much to do once you arrived. Most do one of the ships excursions here and although I would rather do my own tours in port I would suugest a ship tour in this port. Most who go see the ruins or the other activities offered are happy with their day. The ones who complain are the ones who didnt book a ships tour and tried to find something to do on their own. There just isnt much. I will say though, this was one of my favorite ports believe it or not. We loved Costa Maya... but we are easy to please. The Chacchoben Ruins (sp? I cant remember now) were great!
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lou
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did jungle beach break with royal carribean. a bus yakes you through the back woods of mexico to a beautiful beach. they serve food and drinks and there are activities or just relax on beach. shopping and beach off pier if you like also. any questions e-mail me.
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Tom & Mary Milano
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Costa Maya Could Become the Gem of the Western Caribbean:
We were amazed at what the business people of costa Maya have accomplished in building such a magnificent dockside complex. If you aren’t interested in going into town or booking an excursion and instead enjoy swimming in a luxurious pool, you must visit Costa Maya. The dockside complex consists of a perimeter of very attractive stores and an amphitheater on three sides, surrounding one of the most beautiful pools we have seen. The pool is a free form design and it is immense. It is the same depth of 4ft6 for the entire pool. The servers are dressed in very colorful attire and come pool side to serve you drinks. The amphitheater is just a short distance from the pool. You can watch the shows and take a dip during intermissions. They have continuos’ shows from mid morning until mid afternoon. They performed a number of Mexican folk dances with many costume changes. Each of the shows was very professional and the costumes were beautiful. We really enjoyed the shows. We took another swim before we had lunch in a restaurant near the pool. Next to the pool was a large indoor-outdoor restaurant with a beautiful thatched roof. During lunch we were serenaded by a male vocalist who sang some of the great old ballads. He had a real good voice and we found the lunch to be delightful. The open-ended side of the pool faces the ocean. They also have a salt water pool that you can join in a continuous Volley Ball game. Within fifteen feet of the pool is a beach area with thatched huts shading the lounge chairs underneath.
We have often used the beautiful and extensive pool at the Jamaica Grande, in Jamaica. It is our opinion it pales in comparison to the Costa Maya complex. Costa Maya is without a doubt our new favorite port in the Western Caribbean.
Warm regards,
Tom & Mary
We were amazed at what the business people of costa Maya have accomplished in building such a magnificent dockside complex. If you aren’t interested in going into town or booking an excursion and instead enjoy swimming in a luxurious pool, you must visit Costa Maya. The dockside complex consists of a perimeter of very attractive stores and an amphitheater on three sides, surrounding one of the most beautiful pools we have seen. The pool is a free form design and it is immense. It is the same depth of 4ft6 for the entire pool. The servers are dressed in very colorful attire and come pool side to serve you drinks. The amphitheater is just a short distance from the pool. You can watch the shows and take a dip during intermissions. They have continuos’ shows from mid morning until mid afternoon. They performed a number of Mexican folk dances with many costume changes. Each of the shows was very professional and the costumes were beautiful. We really enjoyed the shows. We took another swim before we had lunch in a restaurant near the pool. Next to the pool was a large indoor-outdoor restaurant with a beautiful thatched roof. During lunch we were serenaded by a male vocalist who sang some of the great old ballads. He had a real good voice and we found the lunch to be delightful. The open-ended side of the pool faces the ocean. They also have a salt water pool that you can join in a continuous Volley Ball game. Within fifteen feet of the pool is a beach area with thatched huts shading the lounge chairs underneath.
We have often used the beautiful and extensive pool at the Jamaica Grande, in Jamaica. It is our opinion it pales in comparison to the Costa Maya complex. Costa Maya is without a doubt our new favorite port in the Western Caribbean.
Warm regards,
Tom & Mary
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SHANNON B
Guest
We also enjoyed the Chacchoben ruins. We didn't think we were into that sort of thing, but we went anyway and loved it. Very educational.
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Rosie
Guest
We just returned from our cruise and after discussing the excursions w/Celebrity's booking person we decided on the Kohunlich ruins in Costa Maya. With road construction the bus ride was 2 1/2 hours! The ruins were much more extensive than Chacchoben (so I've been told) with numerous pyramids, and of course, its famed masks which are perched on the side of one of the pyramids. It also has a ball court. The jungle was pretty dense. The only animal we saw was a small snake. Our guide, Letticia, was excellent (maybe a little to graphic in her description of the blood letting ceremony). I'm glad we saw the ruins and even had time to shop a little. The tour should be better once they finish the road construction.
Rosie
Rosie