Tropicante Beach

[ranchette]

How is the water at the beach? Is the water clear and do you need water shoes? Is the water rough or calm?

[projectx]

I was just there last week. Honestly there isn't much of a beach as it is completely covered in beach loungers/chairs. But the water is clear, calm, and you don't need water shoes. I hope to have a detailed review up this week.

[ranchette]

I was just there last week. Honestly there isn't much of a beach as it is completely covered in beach loungers/chairs. But the water is clear, calm, and you don't need water shoes. I hope to have a detailed review up this week.

Looking forward to reading your review. How was the food there? Would you recommend the place?

[dmndlil]

We went to Tropicante last February when we sailed on the Magic. The service and food was outstanding and Steve, the owner/manager is a fantastic host! We will be going there again on our next Costa Maya stop. You can email Steve ahead of time. Check our their website at tropicante ameri-mex grill dot com.

[OCruisers]

Tropicante is our favorite by far!

No water shoes needed and very good food! :)

[brooker]

Just there last week. Water was blue and clear and no water shoes are needed. You need to reserve a lounge chair in advance. It is a small beach, but not overcrowded. I recommend.

[gogomez1]

Was just there last week as well. I didn't have reservations, just showed up based on recommendations on this site. Was able to get a few loungers and a table to eat at. Couldn't have been happier.

 

The location is nice, the beach is all sand, no need for water shoes. We played in the water, did some snorkeling, headed out towards the rocks. Actually saw a couple lion fish, that was a nice treat while snorkeling. (Don't get too close, they are venomous)

 

A real nice spot, would head back there again for sure.

 

We took a taxi there. Much faster than the shuttle and a $1 cheaper. I did need to know a little Spanish to get our way back, but that was because we did have 6 people we were trying to taxi back that had to be done via 2 vehicles.

[brooker]

Was just there last week as well. I didn't have reservations, just showed up based on recommendations on this site. Was able to get a few loungers and a table to eat at. Couldn't have been happier.

 

The location is nice, the beach is all sand, no need for water shoes. We played in the water, did some snorkeling, headed out towards the rocks. Actually saw a couple lion fish, that was a nice treat while snorkeling. (Don't get too close, they are venomous)

 

A real nice spot, would head back there again for sure.

 

We took a taxi there. Much faster than the shuttle and a $1 cheaper. I did need to know a little Spanish to get our way back, but that was because we did have 6 people we were trying to taxi back that had to be done via 2 vehicles.

 

Wow. like I said I had reserved two loungers, but we went with two other people who did not reserve loungers and they were only able to get two Adirondacks which were fine.

[gogomez1]

We did get there around 10, so maybe our early start helped our chances. :)

[CDJcruiser]

Does anyone know if Corona Light or Sol are on the menu?

[brooker]

Corona Light was not available. We got a bucket of local beers and I don't recall if Sol was in the bucket or not. Sorry.

[c-leg5]

Does anyone know if Corona Light or Sol are on the menu?

 

From the website

http://www.sandalsandskis.com/menu.html

Ordinary Corona doesn’t mention light or Sol

[FtLauderdaleMitch]

This is my favorite spot. We will be back in June on the Getaway. Already corresponded with a Steve and can’t wait.

I think his beach is the hidden gem of the Caribbean

 

 

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[candydane]

Is there any shade? Umbrellas?

[MandyMommyof2]

For those of you that have been to Tropicana, did you shuttle or take a taxi/cab? I think I read the shuttle will try and take you somewhere else....not sure what location, and it's best to take a cab. From what I have read, its 2pp or 3pp. Thanks!!

[starvenger]

So I emailed Steve with a request for a reservation. Is it unusual to ask for a mix of loungers and Muskoka/Adirondack chairs?

[brooker]

I don't think that would be unusual

Enjoy!

[MandyMommyof2]

So I emailed Steve with a request for a reservation. Is it unusual to ask for a mix of loungers and Muskoka/Adirondack chairs?

Not at all I don't think :) I emailed Steve and ask for two loungers and a table with four chairs, he emailed back promptly and said he would take care of it.

[pinkhoney22]

Photos taken May 23, 2018

 

 

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[pinkhoney22]

For those of you that have been to Tropicana, did you shuttle or take a taxi/cab? I think I read the shuttle will try and take you somewhere else....not sure what location, and it's best to take a cab. From what I have read, its 2pp or 3pp. Thanks!!

 

 

 

Took a cab outside port on 5/23/18 and its $8/cab, there’s 3 of us. Cab dropped us in the back of the restaurant.

 

 

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[pinkhoney22]

Is there any shade? Umbrellas?

 

 

 

There are shade and you can request for umbrella if you want to sit in the front.

 

 

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[starvenger]

Thanks for the pics! What time were they taken at? Seems pretty close to high tide...

[pinkhoney22]

Thanks for the pics! What time were they taken at? Seems pretty close to high tide...

 

 

Pics were taken around 9:00am-1pm

[crewsweeper]

News Flash.

 

Tropicante has just announced they are holding tequila tastings. They signed up with Tequilera Reyes for some unique, hard to find true artisan tequilas, including a double anejo aged 36 months. Also several flavored tequila liquors--coffee, chocolate, coconut walnut and amoreda.

 

So don't forget to stop by for an enlightening experience.

[pitter81]

After reading so many great things here, I emailed Steve yesterday about getting mom and reserved for our September cruise. Already got an email back! Cannot wait.