Best Of Mexico

[403integra]

I'm looking to go to Mexico with about 10-15 buddies in February-March. I've never been over there so basically I'm wondering what are the best resorts that are all inclusive. Please note looking to spend bellow $2,500 per person.
Thanks

[broken_legs]

book something in Cancun if youre going with 15 buddies.

Resorts on teh mayan riviera are nice but more for couples and weddings. All the excess drinking and partying goes down in Cancun.

I stayed at the Riu something er other and it was 100 bucks/night, all inclusive.

Im guessing if you're there with 15 friends you'll be eating and drinking a lot *outside* of the hotel so I wouldn't go all out on a nice all inclusive

Even the best all inclusive has crap food compared to any real restaurants in playa or cancun

good luck

[Kobe]

Cancun for sure, as close to the bars as possible, or go to cancun and go down to playa del carmen...

you can go wrong with RIU Cancun, or any RIU hotel, they are amazing...And that is spring break time, which means tonsss of chicks in Cancun.. It's one hell of an experience for sure

[DJ_NAV]

barcelo is amazing too.

[Kloubek]

I agree that the Mayan Riviera is awesome, but not quite as much of a party destination. But if you do go, the Grand Sirenis is a very nice resort.

[R-Audi]

Ugh.. I cant stand Cancun.. its more like America Jr. down there.. sure its great for parties...and nice beach, but its hardly the best of Mexico.

My fav is Puerto Vallarta...

[Pandora]

Originally posted by Kloubek
I agree that the Mayan Riviera is awesome, but not quite as much of a party destination. But if you do go, the Grand Sirenis is a very nice resort.

Agreed, I stayed at the Grand Sirenis last year and it was awesome. I’ve only ever been to the Mayan Riveria/Caribbean side of Mexico.

About Cancun, it's super commercialized but good for large groups. Another idea would be if you stayed at a resort close to playa del Carmen or Cancun and then you can collectivo or bus it there to party. If you're getting an all inclusive, keep in mind that some places have their drinks WAY watered down because it's 'all you can drink'. I would also recommend any resort by Iberostar and Riu. I heard the Grand Pallidium was good too down there, just check around tripadvisor to get some ideas. With $2500 a person, you would probably be able to get 2 weeks out of your trip.

[DJ_NAV]

i would recommend the east coast over the west coast any day!!

[colinderksen]

Iberostar Maya and cab into Cancun