🇲🇽 RIU Palace Peninsula All-inclusive Resort Cancun Mexico (BEST Beaches and Snorkeling Review)

RIU Palace Peninsula beaches extend along Playa Tortugas in the Cancun Hotel Zone, and shares its beaches with the RIU Caribe All-inclusive resort next to the property to the north. This video provides a review of the beaches at both RIU resorts, including what to expect from the facilities at Playa Tortugas only 300 meters walking distance from RIU Palace Peninsula. In general these beaches are amongst the best in Cancun, which is mainly divided into three distinct sections, namely, the south beach, the main beach, and the north beach. For guests staying at any of these RIU resorts, day trips from Playa Tortugas are also possible to Isla Mujeres, as well as party boats and scuba adventures.
Las playas de RIU Palace Peninsula se extienden a lo largo de Playa Tortugas en la Zona Hotelera de Cancún. El hotel comparte sus playas con el hotel RIU Caribe Todo Incluido ubicado al lado de la propiedad al norte. Este vídeo ofrece una reseña de las playas de ambos hoteles RIU, incluyendo qué esperar de las instalaciones de Playa Tortugas, a sólo 300 metros a pie de RIU Palace Peninsula. En general estas playas se encuentran entre las mejores de Cancún, que se divide principalmente en tres secciones distintas, a saber, la playa sur, la playa principal y la playa norte. Para los huéspedes que se alojen en cualquiera de estos hoteles RIU, también son posibles excursiones de un día desde Playa Tortugas a Isla Mujeres, así como fiestas en barcos y aventuras de buceo.
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[@jackyu4782]

I booked December one week this year, can't wait.

[@CheatsheetTravel]

December is perfect! The beaches are clean (no sargasso), the weather is just perfect then, and any stay less than a week is not long enough. You'll definitely get that vacation feeling when you've settled in. Enjoy, and safe travels!

[@gordonharper2961]

one of the best beach destinations you can go to

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Totally agree! It is one of the best hidden gems in Cancun. Thanks for watching!

[@mattiesanders5102]

best video I have seen today

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Thank you!

[@TRIGO_ALLINE]

nice place. thanks for sharing TTC

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Thanks for visiting!

[@melindarichardson9342]

❤❤❤

[@CheatsheetTravel]

😊

[@hildashaw302]

a place worth the visit

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching 😊

[@cuongdo9958]

I think the Palace Peninsula is more expensive than the Palace Costa Mujeres. Can you do comparison please. Thanks.

[@CheatsheetTravel]

I agree. Costa Mujeres is the lesser known hotel zone north of Cancun, which for some strange reason falls under the municipal jurisdiction of Isla Mujeres, not Cancun. However, in my opinion the RIU Palace Costa Mujeres is a much better property offering a much better experience and greater value for money compared to RIU Palace Peninsula Cancun. The RIU Palace Peninsula has better beaches and a better location in terms of access to outside activities, but if you intend to just remain at the resort for the duration of your vacation, RIU Palace Costa Mujeres is the better option.

[@sylvaindastous9822]

Same price in july...2200$

[@virgillopez5889]

not sure if I like it or love it 😍

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Thank you!

[@davidc6603]

Does the hotel provide the snorkeling equipment?

[@CheatsheetTravel]

No, the hotel does not provide any snorkel equipment, but the dive charters that operate from the hotel do provide both snorkel and scuba gear as part of their packages. Some of them also rent out the equipment on demand. There are many vendors along the beach, especially at Playa Tortugas, who rent out equipment. If you wish to snorkel by yourself off the beach, then best to bring your own equipment. Personally I prefer to use my own equipment intended to be put into my mouth. Alternatively, cheap snorkel gear can be purchased at nearly every supermarket in the Hotel Zone (such as Chedraui Selecto which is only a few minutes away from the hotel), or slightly more expensive famous scuba brand name gear from the dive shop (Scuba Musa) located across the street from the RIU Caribe next to RIU Palace.

[@jjmoe]

do you get free pick up from and to the airport?

[@CheatsheetTravel]

No, unfortunately not. You'll need to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel, which is probably the single biggest frustration when traveling to Cancun. Uber is not allowed to collect from the airport either. The problem with the taxis are that they charge anything between US$ 75 - 100 for the 10 miles ride to the hotel. The best way to avoid this exploitation is to purchase a bus ticket with ADO from CUN airport to Cancun central ADO station (about US 10.00 per person) - which is also the quickest means of transportation to the hotel - from where you can take a taxi to the RIU Palace for around US 15 - 20. Going back to the airport at the end of your stay is simpler by arranging an airport bus pick-up with the concierge (for your expense, not free), or using Uber which is authorized to do airport drop-offs at much more reasonable rates.

[@jjmoe]

@@CheatsheetTravel Thank you for the info, i appreciate it

[@barrywells2020]

will go asap

[@CheatsheetTravel]

Bring your snorkel gear!