my boyfriend and I are planning on going to mexico as a after graduation getaway? can anyone recommend a safe not too expensive spot?
2006-10-02 15:21:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
It depends on your your tastes and interests. There are places list above by others that do not interest me, but they may interest you. I could list some yhat other would have no interest in.
Go to http://www.larpman.com/photoarchives/photomain.html
You'll find links to photos of a big city, a beach town, a colonial city and archeological site. Those are four very diferent kinds of places. Which kind of place appeals to you.
Not to expensive depends on the hotel you choose more so than the location.
Another thing is that right after vacation, the coast of Mexico will be very hot and humid. If that doesn't other you and relaxing on a beach is what you have in mind then the west coast of Mexico from Mazatlan to Huatulco or the Caribbean coast from Cancun south have the best beaches.
The colonial cities in the center offer not only cooler weather, but also old Mexico charm that cannot found on the coast.
On the coast smaller towns a can be found including these a little north of Puerto Vallarta.
Chalaca
http://chacalanayarit.blogspot.com/
http://chacalabudgetrentals.blogspot.com/
http://chacalabudgetrentals.com/
Sayulita
http://www.sayulita.com/lastminute.htm
http://www.sayulitalife.com/
This sight has info on recreational opportunities there and a number of photo albums linked on the left under photographs.
Inland, Guanajuato a lively small (around 70,000) university city and nearby (1.5 to 2 hours by bus) San Miguel de Allende could be combined for a fine stay. You can find places from $10 hostels on up to rooms that are $200+ a night. Photos of Guanajuato can be found at the larpman link above.
http://www.internetsanmiguel.com/
http://www.tourbymexico.com/guana/allende/allende.htm
I have three albums of San Miguel at
http://community.webshots.com/user/larpman
2006-10-02 20:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by larpmanx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what side of Mexico you're looking to go to. Are you looking towards the Caribbean side? If so, Cozumel is popular. If it's the Pacific/West Coast side, Cabo San Lucas is nice, very popular. But then again, there's also La Paz. Do you want a clothing optional resort, a resort where you can "resort hop" in other words visit and play at their sister resorts, are you looking for all-inclusive, adults-only?
It really does depend on what you want as far as your vacation goes.
10/04/06: Another person suggested you take a cruise because all food & drinks are included. Not all drinks are included. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the price of your cruise, nor are sodas (Coke, Pepsi, 7-Up, Ginger Ale, etc.). The drinks that are included in your cruise price is coffee, tea, milk, lemonade, ice tea. If you do not in the main dining room and decide to go to a "specialty" restaurant on the cruise you will be paying for this meal as it is not included in your cruise price. Just wanted to let you know so you are't surprised if you happen to decide to take a cruise to any destination. Happy travelling!
2006-10-02 22:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Me-Just Me♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Hotel Presidente Intercontinental
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g150790-d155708-Reviews-Presidente_InterContinental_Ixtapa-Ixtapa_Ixtapa_Zihuatanejo_Pacific_Coast.html
2006-10-02 22:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by a e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend and I went to Mayan Riviera. We stayed at a hotel called El-Mandarin, it was really nice and its beachfront too. Its only 15 mins. from a little town called Playa Del Carmen(shopping and resteraunts) and 30 mins from Cancun (shopping and good nightlife) Thats if you want some place that is relaxing and provides the best of all worlds. If you guys want a place with lots of young people and travellers go to Cancun..party central. Have fun.
2006-10-03 13:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is alot of places you can go for Ex.
Acapulco
Puerto Vallarta
Cabos San Lucas
Cancun
Cozumel
Cuernabaca, there is alot more places but this what i have in mind right now, what you guys can do is to get a Cruise they will take you guys to different places and i think is not that expensive.
2006-10-03 11:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by scorpygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, yes there are a lot of very good and affordable destinations in Mexico. There is this new region known as New Puerto Vallarta and also Guayabitos. This two destinations are on the pacific, about 1 hr. flying from Mexico City.
If you want to receive more information and pricing please contact me. I´ll be more than happy to help you and your boyfriend
Irving Mayett
Pakal Travel
irving.mayett@gmail.com
2006-10-02 22:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by mayetty2k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Not expensive you can go to Acapulco is so fun and beautiful. I think with the exchange rate you can go to Cancun with out problems with money.
You can check this link. In Cozumel you can take a rest and is very close, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum etc.
http://www.mexico.com.mx/cancun_2.html
2006-10-04 13:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Tuti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancun, puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Cuernabaca
2006-10-03 00:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mia16 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a Cruise to Mexico Cancun or Cozumel, it's cheaper $600 to $1200 per person you have all the food and drinks you can eat and drink already paid for and you have your room.
2006-10-02 22:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by aztec_68 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Puerto Vallarta OR Guadalajara
2006-10-02 22:23:34 · answer #10 · answered by DREAMER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋