chilimixx

Has anyone been there lately? Opinions, please!

Almaplena pics on their FB are amaizing and the reviews I have read are wonderful.

Thank you.

Unfortunately I don't have pics of Almaplena snorkeling. However I found a few photos posted on their FB page:

I confirm great snorkeling in CM. I recommend Puerto Angel beach at Almaplena Resort located south outside of the village. Unspoiled beautiful beach for relax and snorkeling paradise at the same time.

They don't rent snorkeling gear.

I have lots of pictures of Pez Quadro. We went there last month and took a fishing/snorkeling excursion. The facility is beautiful and clean. The entrance into the water was sandy and you do not need water shoes. We did not go out very far, so I don't if it changes the further you get out into the water. The people were super friendly.

 

 

My Picture review of our day in Costa Maya begins on Page 4 with post #70: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1976718

 

 

Here are a few photos of Pez Quadro:

 

Great pics. Thanks to share it!

You should go:

- fabulous pristine beach with turquoise water, no seagrass

- no crowds

- amazing snorkeling (bring your equipment)

- good mexican food

- guaranteed shade

You shouldn't go:

- 30 min. drive

- beach service not so fast

- not all the staff can speak english

- if you don't like all inclusive

Thank you fo the pictures, very nice. I'd like to see some of Tropicante too! :)

I agree Puerto Angel is an amazing area very secluded and pristine, I've been there a couple of years ago. To reach this area you need about 20 min. drive car from Mahahual village, but be aware there are no facilities there.

Hotel Castillo is not located on Puerto Angel beach but it is pretty close, it's situated about 1 mile north.

A friend told me there is a new place called Almaplena Beach Resort located in Puerto Angel that is going to open in the middle of December. I couldn't find the website to see some pictures...

If someone gets more info about Almaplena please let me know because I'm planning to be in Costa Maya on January!