help with Costa Maya

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crusnsusan

Guest
To anyone who has sailed the Western Carribbean on Princess - what does one do in Costa Maya? What's a nice beach to go to? I can't seem to find much about this at all. Is it far from Cancun? Is it worth just traveling to Cancun for the day?

Thanks, Sue
 
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BurBunny

Guest
Sue,

Cancun is definitely not accessible from here. It's about a 4 hour drive one way. There are a number of Mayan Ruins which can be toured from this port, good snorkeling, the Uvero Beach Break is a popular excursion, as is just hanging out at the pool at the port or the beach nearby (bring water shoes, though, as it's a rocky shore). If you want to strike out on your own, take a bike or taxi to nearby Majahual (a small fishing village). There you can rent a chair on the beach and have lunch and drinks. It's not developed, but the people are very friendly and give a terrific experience.
 
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crusnsusan

Guest
Thanks,
a trip into the town sounds like a good idea - I always enjoy getting a taste of local flavor when I travel! Probably spend a good part of the day on the ship.

Thanks again, Sue - enjoy your upcoming trip!
 
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cruisinrg

Guest
There isn't much to do in Costa Maya, it's still a newer port. When your ship docks you can walk down the pier & go into the little shopping center. They have people singing int here & of course all the crafts & some jewelry shops. They have a restaurant under the hut with awesome food & great pina colada's in pineapples. There's also a small area where the locals put on some shows with colorful costumes, I would definetly do that, the beaches are very rocky & not worth going to
 
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mlzangel78

Guest
We did not like this port, and used it as an at sea day, as most did, lounging by the pool, we think if we booked a tour we woul dhave had a much better time
 
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Natalia

Guest
We did a ruins tour which was excellent. When we returned, we tried some snorkeling, and as everyone says, it was rocky and rough but I still did it and enjoyed it once I got out where the water was a bit deeper. The dance show was nice, as was the restaurant and shopping area, although limited. I liked this port, not a lot to do, but it was fine with me considering the busy schedule of activities we had planned for other ports.
 
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bluefish

Guest
Don't just stay at the cruise company port facility, venture out to <a href=http://www.mahahual.com/>www.mahahual.com/</a> It is a small village a short 25 minute walk down the beach from where the ships dock. Or take a $5 taxi ride there.
 
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