kcparrothead Posted June 28, 2018 #26 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Does anyone know if Tropicante is close to Blue Key? Our group was planning to go there for awhile so wondering if we could stop at both places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted June 28, 2018 #27 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Does anyone know if Tropicante is close to Blue Key? Our group was planning to go there for awhile so wondering if we could stop at both places. 10mins (0.5miles) according to Google maps. We walked the whole length of malecon,from far south beyond paved area, to Blue Kay without any problems. Depends on mobility of your group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcparrothead Posted June 28, 2018 #28 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted June 28, 2018 #29 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks! No problem! I would say Tropicante is right in the middle of the length of the malecón. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyrn89 Posted July 5, 2018 #30 Share Posted July 5, 2018 How bad are the vendors at Tropicante, is there staff to deter the vendors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocntscha Posted July 5, 2018 #31 Share Posted July 5, 2018 How bad are the vendors at Tropicante, is there staff to deter the vendors? I've been there a few times. I'd say it's kind of so-so on the vendors. You'll be asked plenty of times to buy trinkets, fake cuban cigars, etc. However after a while, after you've told the same people "no thankyou" several times successively they'll finally give up and quit asking you again each time they walk by. I never noticed any Tropicante staff trying to deter vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyrn89 Posted July 6, 2018 #32 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I've been there a few times. I'd say it's kind of so-so on the vendors. You'll be asked plenty of times to buy trinkets, fake cuban cigars, etc. However after a while, after you've told the same people "no thankyou" several times successively they'll finally give up and quit asking you again each time they walk by. I never noticed any Tropicante staff trying to deter vendors. Thanks much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted July 6, 2018 #33 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just a word of warning to those heading to Tropicante the first time: The place right next door (on left if facing the buildings), El Faro is one of the worst places to go, and they will attempt to entice you into their loungers saying they are connected or same owners--NOT TRUE. So always head inside the white faced building with the blue Tropicante painted on it to let them know you are here. Steve does NOT hire "jaladores" to hawk business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyrn89 Posted July 6, 2018 #34 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just a word of warning to those heading to Tropicante the first time: The place right next door (on left if facing the buildings), El Faro is one of the worst places to go, and they will attempt to entice you into their loungers saying they are connected or same owners--NOT TRUE. So always head inside the white faced building with the blue Tropicante painted on it to let them know you are here. Steve does NOT hire "jaladores" to hawk business. Facing the buildings from the street or beach? We have never been there and are thinking of trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 6, 2018 #35 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Facing the buildings from the street or beach? We have never been there and are thinking of trying it. The format is buildings, street, beach so it would be the same whether you were standing on the street or the beach. i.e. the”Street” (pedestrian-only malecón) runs between the beach and the buildings. HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanierenee Posted July 6, 2018 #36 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Does anyone know if you can still get massages on the beach here? We were there about 5 years ago and you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkb2751 Posted July 6, 2018 #37 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Does anyone know the seaweed status? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare starvenger Posted July 8, 2018 #38 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just a word of warning to those heading to Tropicante the first time: The place right next door (on left if facing the buildings), El Faro is one of the worst places to go, and they will attempt to entice you into their loungers saying they are connected or same owners--NOT TRUE. So always head inside the white faced building with the blue Tropicante painted on it to let them know you are here. Steve does NOT hire "jaladores" to hawk business. Thanks for the heads up. I’m going there with a fairly large family group. Don’t want to get bait and switched by some other place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlcruise Posted July 9, 2018 #39 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Question We had planed on going here on Christmas Day when our ship docked. BUT Just found out that they will be closed. :loudcry: So I'm looking for recommendations that will be open on December 25th for a party of 5. I have a feeling that a lot of places will be closed that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 9, 2018 #40 Share Posted July 9, 2018 QuestionWe had planed on going here on Christmas Day when our ship docked. BUT Just found out that they will be closed. :loudcry: So I'm looking for recommendations that will be open on December 25th for a party of 5. I have a feeling that a lot of places will be closed that day. Perhaps this thread will help? https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2649408&highlight=Christmas Apparently Maya Chan will be open but I am sure will book up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123linz123 Posted August 5, 2018 #41 Share Posted August 5, 2018 The format is buildings, street, beach so it would be the same whether you were standing on the street or the beach. i.e. the”Street” (pedestrian-only malecón) runs between the beach and the buildings. HTH! Seriously? If something is on your left in one direction, it will be on your right from the opposite direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted August 5, 2018 #42 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Seriously?If something is on your left in one direction, it will be on your right from the opposite direction The quote I was answering was: Facing the buildings from the street or beach? We have never been there and are thinking of trying it. Therefore, facing the buildings, El Faro will be on the same side of Tropicante whether you are looking from the beach or the street. I stand by my description. Not sure if you are confusing with walking along the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjaypea42 Posted September 11, 2018 #43 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Are kayaks available here? Any charge? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigergenesis Posted September 11, 2018 #44 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Are kayaks available here? Any charge? Thanks!There are kayaks, but I don't know the cost http://www.sandalsandskis.com/tropicante.html Sent from my SM-G960U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenpijan Posted September 22, 2018 #45 Share Posted September 22, 2018 What is the cost for chair rentals? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted September 22, 2018 #46 Share Posted September 22, 2018 What is the cost for chair rentals? Sent from my iPhone using Forums http://www.sandalsandskis.com/faq.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted September 25, 2018 #47 Share Posted September 25, 2018 What is the cost for chair rentals? Sent from my iPhone using Forums No cost to use the chairs. They do expect you to purchase food and/or drinks.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenpijan Posted September 25, 2018 #48 Share Posted September 25, 2018 No cost to use the chairs. They do expect you to purchase food and/or drinks.:) Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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