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| TranceGiant |
Right, so I thought that if I study in the US I might as well go all the way and aim for the most cliche overall studying experience - by going to Mexico for Spring Break!
Anyone been in Playa del carmen? How bad/touristy/frat boy'ish is it really? Any insider tipps for decent clubs/bars that won't play Rihanna all night? General do's and dont's? |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
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| TranceGiant |
| Whatever this is, it helps a lot, thanks! |
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| Ivand |
| what are your musical tastes? because playa del carmen is awful, imagine being trapped on a nelly video for a week. |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
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| leph555 |
| mexico is overrated imo |
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| malek |
Cancun is the cliché/frat boy place, but if you pick more expensive hotels, the ratio of uncontrollable american 18 years old that just discovered alcohol drops significantly.
On the other hand, Playa del Carmen is much less touristy, but slowly getting there.
Been 4 times to Cancun and 2 times to Playa del Carmen. |
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| TranceGiant |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
Cancun is the cliché/frat boy place, but if you pick more expensive hotels, the ratio of uncontrollable american 18 years old that just discovered alcohol drops significantly.
On the other hand, Playa del Carmen is much less touristy, but slowly getting there.
Been 4 times to Cancun and 2 times to Playa del Carmen. |
Nice, is it worth making those trips to the pyramids? |
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| TranceGiant |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ivand
what are your musical tastes? because playa del carmen is awful, imagine being trapped on a nelly video for a week. |
Obviously anything electronic/ somewhat above black eyed peas level. I conclude: more alcohol needed. |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceGiant
Nice, is it worth making those trips to the pyramids? |
Never been to Chichen itza, been to Tulum a less important site, it's interesting, but everyone tells me that I have to see Chichen itza, but its a damn 3 hours bus ride (one way).
Never buy any touristy packages from the hotels, they are easily double the price you'll find on the street just across from your hotel.
Some pics I took there: http://www.flickr.com/photos/malekr...57603842273603/ |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceGiant
Obviously anything electronic/ somewhat above black eyed peas level. I conclude: more alcohol needed. |
Defienitly at Playa del Carmen, like Cavo.
or check here for a list of places edm friendly: http://www.thebpmconference.com/home.php
Also, Check out Akumal for swimming with sea turtles, or Xelha for a great place to snorkel in an amazing lagoon. |
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| TranceGiant |
| Those are quality pics, malek. Thanks for the advice...cannot wait for some sun+beach finally. I'm pale as . |
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