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mariposa
8th January 2007, 12:59 PM
First I wanted to say how amazingly helpful and inspiring the trip reports on this site have been. Especially Adguy's..I take photos of menus and food on trips too! Love it.


We are leaving Feb 12 and have booked 2 places to stay. We are staying at Las Conchitas for 4 nights and Nueva Vida for 4 nights. We have our teenage son w/us so we needed to book cabanas w/room for 3. We are staying at the 2 floor cabana at LC and the cabana w/a loft at Nueva Vida. Both of thes places have gotten good reviews as far as I can tell but i wanted to see what those of you who have been to Tulum lately think. Anyone stay there or visit to check them out? I may be stuck w/Nueva Vida because we gave a deposit but maybe not. Curious about Hamaca Loca..Adguy you mentioned it was your new favorite in your trip report but I didn't see any other comments yet..anything to add?

Thanks!

mariposa
8th January 2007, 02:43 PM
We are paying $220/night at Nueva Vida in cabana ola which is a junior suite. It's right on the beach w/a bedroom and sleeping loft. Does this seem like alot? We were a little limited by the fact that we needed a place that had a cabana w/2 bedrooms or at least 2 different sleeping areas. Sorry to reply to my own post but just wanted to add this info..

minniemex
8th January 2007, 03:19 PM
I have not stayed at either property, but here is a web site I used to compare properties - do you want privacy between your son & yourselves?? I don't know of too many "bad" properties in Tulum - it all depends on your wants -

Also - welcome to the board:) :D :)

minniemex
8th January 2007, 03:21 PM
Whoops forgot the website! Duh:o

edit: no, please don't post links like that to competing sites.

AdGuy
8th January 2007, 03:35 PM
First I wanted to say how amazingly helpful and inspiring the trip reports on this site have been. Especially Adguy's..I take photos of menus and food on trips too! Love it.

Curious about Hamaca Loca..Adguy you mentioned it was your new favorite in your trip report but I didn't see any other comments yet..anything to add?

Thanks!

Mariposa,

I loved the two cabanas at Hamaca Loca. During your vacation, they're running $75 USD (Bungalow El Caracol) or $95 USD (Bungalow La Tortuga). Either have a King bed and a sofa bed, with private bathroom. Not sure if they are available but you can check them out at www.hamacaloca.com (http://www.hamacaloca.com) and see. They have an amazing beach right outside their door...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB060.jpg

mariposa
8th January 2007, 03:50 PM
We may have to save Hamaca loca for next time..While it does seem like
Nueva Vida is a little on the high side we already gave them %50 deposit
which is non refundable during president's day.

Yes, our son is 17 and while we don't want him too far away we would like a little privacy as I'm sure he would too..so we thought the sleeping loft seemed like a good compromise. We are paying $160 for a 2 story cabana
at La Conchita. This place seems like it's a little bit more in the thick of things (if there is such a thing in Tulum!) so we thought we'd try that and then Nueva Vida because it's a little more isolated and the beach there looks beautiful.

I'm getting really excited! We've been to Tulum a couple times before but not for 10 years. It looks like it's changed a bit since then..We stayed at Ana y Jose's both times before.

Minnie mex, we're from minnesota too!

Gale in KY
8th January 2007, 04:34 PM
I think you have chosen two excellent choices, albeit a bit on the expensive side. I have heard nothing but good things about both of them in the years since I first visited Tulum.

Hamaca Loca has only recently become noticed..It caught my eye a year ago, but looks like they have made some great improvements in that time, judging from the website. I am one of those people who doesn't mind the bare basics, a year ago, Hamaca Loca provided those but not much else except very nice people who owned and ran the place. It appears now, they have spruced it up beautifully! I just bet this will be one of those places you have a hard time finding availablity with before long.

It doesn't take much to please me..I could pitch a tent on the beach and be happy..lol...but I would very much enjoy a stay at either place you have chosen.

Enjoy!!!

AdGuy
8th January 2007, 05:30 PM
I just bet this will be one of those places you have a hard time finding availablity with before long.

Gale, as usual you're right. That said, I'm changing my recomendation...don't go to Hamaca Loca...you'll be miserable...there's gangs of theives that rob their guests...and...umm...they have cooties! :D

chunky
8th January 2007, 07:10 PM
We stayed at Nueva Vida in June of 05. It is very nice with a beautiful beach that goes for miles. It is somewhat rustic as are alot of the resorts near Tulum and very quiet. We stayed in the top floor of the white cabana right on the beach with a beautiful view. Last year we stayed at another quiet place that everyone talks about on this forum. I hate to mention the name (TT), because it will be hard to book a room there in the future. We felt it was a better value. If I wasn't so inept, I would post some pictures here. Enjoy your trip!

minniemex
8th January 2007, 07:39 PM
Minnie mex, we're from minnesota too!

What town?? I am a suburb of Mpls. St Paul -

minniemex
8th January 2007, 07:41 PM
Gale, as usual you're right. That said, I'm changing my recomendation...don't go to Hamaca Loca...you'll be miserable...there's gangs of theives that rob their guests...and...umm...they have cooties! :D

I think I may love cooties:D Theives have to live too:D

I want to know what you thought of TT - what room # did you have?? you have stayed at Cabanas Tulum also?? Comparison??

Sorry Mariposa for the hijack

mariposa
8th January 2007, 07:46 PM
I have to keep reminding myself that I made the right decision for our situation. I did inquire w/Tita's but it seemed to be sort of tight quarters in most of the rooms for 3. I think the price is ok for what we're getting -a very large private cabana right on the beach. I love these forums but I am such a second guesser..It's hard not to drop everything and go"hamaca loca it is!" (geez, could that photo adman posted be any more perfect looking?)

Yes, I e-mailed them to see if they have availibility so at least I can put it to
rest.

Ok, now that I'm registered on to the food research...!

mariposa
8th January 2007, 07:54 PM
minniemex-

Saint Paul. I just wish it would get really, really cold and snowy (better yet freezing rain and sleet!) in the next month before we go. I love that feeling of being here and getting there and oh the contrast..


Yes, I'm wondering about specifics for Nueva Vida too..

minniemex
8th January 2007, 08:16 PM
I have to keep reminding myself that I made the right decision for our situation. I love these forums but I am such a second guesser..It's hard not to drop everything and go"hamaca loca it is!" (geez, could that photo adman posted be any more perfect looking?)

I know exactly what you mean - I second guess myself also - but believe me, there really isn't a "bad" choice for Tulum - every single place has its assets - no liabilities! You make your own memories - so you made the right decision, now start enjoying the wait -

P.S.
Since I am not leaving for Tulum like others - I DO NOT WANT SNOW OR ICE OR SLEET OR ANYTHING ELSE COLD!!:D

patmex
8th January 2007, 09:56 PM
Minnie and Mariposa:

I'm from Mpls, too!

Maybe we should get together for margharitas after we all return and swap stories.

Lee and Jennifer -- you're welcome to come, too. Minnesota's not THAT FAR away. And by spring it'll be really nice here.

minniemex
9th January 2007, 07:49 AM
Minnie and Mariposa:

I'm from Mpls, too!

Maybe we should get together for margharitas after we all return and swap stories.

Lee and Jennifer -- you're welcome to come, too. Minnesota's not THAT FAR away. And by spring it'll be really nice here.

Sounds like a plan to me!! - Have you ever tried the restaurant Acapulco's?? That is one of our favorites. I don't know if we could get Lee & Jennifer up to a cold weather state:eek: :D ;)

AdGuy
9th January 2007, 07:50 AM
Minnie and Mariposa:

I'm from Mpls, too!

Maybe we should get together for margharitas after we all return and swap stories.

Lee and Jennifer -- you're welcome to come, too. Minnesota's not THAT FAR away. And by spring it'll be really nice here.

Better yet...y'all need to come here. There's a small private beach near St. Augustine (Vilano Beach) that's just perfect for sipping your favorite adult beverage. It's suppose to be sunny and 80 this weekend...you get the airline tickets and I'll bring the tequilla! :D

Gale in KY
9th January 2007, 08:37 AM
Me too...don't leave me here in the sleet and snow we are forcast to be getting by noon!!!!
Lee..I don't know why anyone would want to go to Tulum..bugs as big as dogs, hot and muggy, they don't even have real electric or air conditioning..and those lizzards..ewwww....they poop all over everything! Snakes, spiders and ummm...Mexicans! They think you should speak Spanish of all things! Nope, I tell everyone I know that Miami Beach is so much better!

minniemex
9th January 2007, 08:53 AM
Me too...don't leave me here in the sleet and snow we are forcast to be getting by noon!!!!
Lee..I don't know why anyone would want to go to Tulum..bugs as big as dogs, hot and muggy, they don't even have real electric or air conditioning..and those lizzards..ewwww....they poop all over everything! Snakes, spiders and ummm...Mexicans! They think you should speak Spanish of all things! Nope, I tell everyone I know that Miami Beach is so much better!

Won't leave you out Gale - If I only didn't have to babysit this weekend! (I'm really not complaining about babysitting, only that it is this weekend) I just might have shown up in Florida:eek:
Gale - thanks for my new mantra -
I don't know why anyone would want to go to Tulum..bugs as big as dogs, hot and muggy, they don't even have real electric or air conditioning..and those lizzards..ewwww....they poop all over everything! Snakes, spiders and ummm...Mexicans! They think you should speak Spanish of all things! Nope, I tell everyone I know that Miami Beach is so much better!

Gale in KY
9th January 2007, 09:13 AM
Sounds like we have a similar weekend lined up Minnie..I have my grandchildren this weekend..but doesn't St. Augustine on the beach sound awesome! I have been there once, several years ago..what a neat place! Look out Lee..we might show up unannounced!:p

AdGuy
9th January 2007, 10:06 AM
Look out Lee..we might show up unannounced!:p

No problem...I have a 4,000 square foot barn with several empty stalls just waiting for you! :p

petecat
9th January 2007, 03:50 PM
We have stayed at Nueva Vida a few times, we prefer Tita's instead, the cost is about 1/2, the rooms are brighter, and its the same beach with excellent host and employees. Nueva's prices have been steadily increasing, it is a very nice place also with very nice ownwers and staff, but as I said having done both we prefer tita's, I think rooms 6,7,8 would afford you plenty of space. Or try Cabanas Tulum, I do not know the age of your son but you could get two units side by side for about $150 for both, same beach as Nueva Vida.

mariposa
9th January 2007, 04:17 PM
well, I may have blown it by jumping the gun and reserving nueva vida ahead becuase now we've sent a deposit and I think they won't return it
becuase we're going during a peak time (president's day) oh well, at the time it seemed like the best choice. I did e-mail nueva vida to see if it would even be possible to cancel..they haven't responded so we'll see.

chunky
9th January 2007, 05:21 PM
Don't sweat it. You may prefer Nueva Vida to anything else near Tulum. Just go and have a good time and check out the others for the future.

petecat
10th January 2007, 08:57 AM
Mariposa,
I would not worry about it, you will have a great time, Gia and Oscar the owners at Nueva Vida are terrific people and their grounds and units are kept perfect, their little restaurant La Banana has some very good food, I particulary enjoyed the breakfast there. This trip you can check out some other locations for return trips, as I really do not know anyone who has not always wanted to return to Tulum. Tita has a very good restaurant also, stop by for a meal and check the place out, we loved eating on the outside deck. You did not make a wrong decision on the resort you chose as far as quality goes, I just try to get the better price for my dollar so I can than make more frequent trips!
During your stay be sure to have dinner at Posada Margherita, you do need a reservation, Tita's, La Nave, Charlies, Don cafeto (two locations one in town one on the beach road) El Mariachi, La Vita E Bella.

Go enjoy, relax, unwind, you will come back addicted

Gale in KY
10th January 2007, 02:24 PM
Ditto what Pete said!;) I usually go for the short trips, 5-6 days, and stay at the cheap places...that way I can go back more frequently..but that doesn't mean I would hesitate to stay at either place you have selected..in fact, I think it's time to treat myself! If you enjoy your visit as much as I know you will, and come under the spell of Tulum..the magic that draws us back time and time again..believe me, it is money well spent and you won't regret a penny of it!!:D Don't sweat it, once you are there, you won't care how much it cost..you will know you are in paradise and it is worth it!

mariposa
10th January 2007, 04:03 PM
We're very excited and really I don't think the cost is that out of line for what we're getting... I can't imagine we'll be spending too much time in our cabana anyway...By the way I'm already addicted! We just haven't been able to get there in 10 years!

By the way, sorry minniemex and patmex I got my wish. It's FREEEzing. brrr.

minniemex
15th January 2007, 08:35 AM
minniemex-

Saint Paul. I just wish it would get really, really cold and snowy (better yet freezing rain and sleet!) in the next month before we go. I love that feeling of being here and getting there and oh the contrast..


Well - you got your wish again - I just wish I didn't have to drive to work in it:D Have a great day in the snow!

mariposa
15th January 2007, 08:50 AM
I was thinking about that wish...well at least it's kind of pretty right? I was getting awfully tired of all the brown and gray..


We leave 4 weeks from today!

Susan&Mike
15th January 2007, 09:15 AM
If I wasn't heading to Tulum in 23 days I would try and butt in on your Florida trip. Besides I aint afraid of lizard poop and as for mosquitos...HA try growing up in Northern Manitoba!! I am already trying to brace myself for the humidity which will turn my straight hair into soft curls (just terrible ;) ) and I am sure that I will get sand in places where no sand should be...but these are the sacrifices that me being a hearty Canadian am prepared to make. :D

After all the talk about Hamoca I am putting it on our short list for places to stay for our last 4 nites there. Because our time in Tulum is broken up with a week in Cozumel we can check it out along with a few others our first 3 nites there. Will have to see if we want to stay that far south as were not planning on renting a car. But hey who knows...that could change.

minniemex
15th January 2007, 09:19 AM
Just had to give you a hard time:D We have really had a decent winter - including todays snow!

AdGuy
15th January 2007, 09:29 AM
Just had to give you a hard time:D We have really had a decent winter - including todays snow!


Snow? Tell me of this thing you call "snow"? Sounds like a four-letter word to me!!! :D :) :p

minniemex
15th January 2007, 10:55 AM
Snow? Tell me of this thing you call "snow"? Sounds like a four-letter word to me!!! :D :) :p

Here's the flake type of snow -



http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Thanksgiving06/snowflake.jpg

mariposa
18th January 2007, 09:56 PM
aside from my trip planning anxiety I'm soo excited. Been too busy to post much in the last couple weeks but plan to ask alot of questions in the next couple weeks. I've decided that since nueva vida is a slightly less honey-moony place than the others that we didn't choose (w/more cabanas a little more populated etc) it probably will be good for our teenage son..I think he'll be happy if there are a few more people around to meet. Sometimes I forget what it was like being a teenager and how everything revolved around social connections etc..We're looking forward to some seriously lacking family time too.

minniemex
19th January 2007, 07:39 AM
You are going to have such a good time! No more worries, just anticipate all the fun, sun, & food - :p

minniemex
2nd February 2007, 07:58 AM
By the way, sorry minniemex and patmex I got my wish. It's FREEEzing. brrr.

I thought you got your wish - whats with this weather?? I always hate it when it hits the NEGATIVE numbers! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sad/106.gif

mariposa
2nd February 2007, 08:40 AM
I may have over-wished a little..what's the weather been like in Tulum anyone there? Anyone know?


Funny, I always remember it being absolutely perfect (w/maybe a shower here and there) but on other forums (not this one) I hear people complaining about heat, humidity and rain. I don't remember being hot when I was there. I also don't remember getting any mosquito bites and they LOVE me. Is there some "climate change" happening down there?

petecat
2nd February 2007, 08:53 AM
We have been there in February and it was very nice, about 85, the breeze is a little stronger at that time but as long as you have the sea breeze blowing nicely there is no problems with mosquitoes. They become an issue in areas that are calm and warm, never had a problem with them in Pueblo Tulum eExtended Weather Forecast for Tulum, Mexico
Currently: 81°F

Partly Cloudy

89°F | 74°F
Saturday


AM Showers

90°F | 72°F
Sunday


Scattered Showers

85°F | 71°F
ither.

Gale in KY
2nd February 2007, 08:58 AM
This year has seen more rain than some previous years, but it is rare to have an all day rainstorm. There have been a couple of Nortes that bring in unseasonably cool weather recently too, but again, it's rare.
One of the locals told me they live all year for the months of Jan. and Feb. I guess to those of us who live outside sub tropical climates, it may seem very humid..but in my mind, it is perfect beach weather, perfect jungle exploration weather. It may be a bit chilly for cenote swims if you are like me and seem to get cold anywhere once the sun goes down :rolleyes: but it will feel hot away from the beach and just wonderful when you are on it! Rain showers may show up, they may not..but they go as quickly as they come as a rule, leaving behind a bit lower humidity and refreshing sunshine!

minniemex
2nd February 2007, 09:29 AM
I may have over-wished a little..what's the weather been like in Tulum anyone there? Anyone know?


Funny, I always remember it being absolutely perfect (w/maybe a shower here and there) but on other forums (not this one) I hear people complaining about heat, humidity and rain. I don't remember being hot when I was there. I also don't remember getting any mosquito bites and they LOVE me. Is there some "climate change" happening down there?

Sometimes I just think you can't make some people happy - we are coming from cold temperatures, so enjoy the heat, humidity, & rain. I know when I was down there, one of those Norte's came through & our taxi driver was saying "frio, frio, frio" and holding his hands across his chest & shivering - we went back to our room & went swimming - my point is, its all in how you see it.

I do think everwhere is experiencing unusal weather this year - & have for the past couple of years -

mariposa
2nd February 2007, 10:48 AM
yes I do see many people complaining about rain lately..but I remember rain
in Tulum as moving quickly through not a whole rainy day (Knock on wood)

AdGuy
2nd February 2007, 11:32 AM
I do think everwhere is experiencing unusal weather this year - & have for the past couple of years -


You're right...it's a chilly 75 degrees here right now. Now where did I put that sweater?!?! http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/realhappy/xxrotflmao.gif

minniemex
2nd February 2007, 12:49 PM
You're right...it's a chilly 75 degrees here right now. Now where did I put that sweater?!?! http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/realhappy/xxrotflmao.gif




Stirring the pot are we? http://www.websmileys.com/sm/evil/2.gif


Friday, February 2, 2007 12:28 pm
Windchill advisory in effect...windchills may dip to -20 to -30 at times, frostbite possible within 10 minutes on exposed skin...take the cold seriously!
This is in the newspaper as we speak - http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_40.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_12_14.gif

Gale in KY
2nd February 2007, 01:54 PM
You are so right Minnie..it is all relative. Right now, it's snowing outside my window, temps are in the low 20's with windchills in the single digits, roads are icy and slick. I would be VERY happy to be "freezing in Tulum!":p

Lee..I can remember teasing my dad who lived in South Florida, when he would call me, saying it was 60 degrees and he was cold and using his heater..lol...around here when it's 60 we break out the shorts, tank tops and go sunbathing!:D Until I was there one windy and cold March..it was in the high 60's but rainy and windy...all I had was summer clothing...and I 'bout froze my toes off! :rolleyes:

I must confess to being cold in Tulum...lol..It was around 80 degrees..I took a dip in the sea..then sat down in the shade..next thing I knew my teeth were chattering..and I was moving into the sun to get warm. That was in the middle of the day though..I never felt even chilly at night.

If anyone takes a peep at the Playa webcam today..check out the beach erosion..and waves..the wind is blowing and the sea is rough today!

Lee, hope you and yours were not effected by the storms in central Florida..WOW..they were fierce!

AdGuy
2nd February 2007, 02:24 PM
Lee, hope you and yours were not effected by the storms in central Florida..WOW..they were fierce!

We got a bunch of rain overnight (almost broke the 100-year record for 24-hour rainfall) and a bit of wind but nothing like north Orlando. Winds were so bad that eighteen-wheelers were being thrown around on the highway (I-4...the one that runs from Tampa past Disney World and ends at Daytona Beach). Florida can have some of the best weather (sunny and warm) and some of the worst (hurricanes and thunderstorms). Still, I'd take it over my birthstate of Ohio ANY day. :)

Susan&Mike
2nd February 2007, 02:26 PM
Ok yesterday it was -36 C :eek: and today warmed up abit and is now -33. I will take whatever weather Tulum wants to give me and be so thankful for it!!!!

Gale in KY
2nd February 2007, 02:28 PM
Still, I'd take it over my birthstate of Ohio ANY day.

Well, living about 20 minutes from your birthstate:rolleyes: I have to agree with you! I lived for several years south of Dayton..this weather we have up here...grrrr....I want to be a snowbird, or a yankee..or whatever it is you guys call us "northerners" who come down for the winter months!:D

Susan, you are gonna be there in 5 DAYS!!!! The weather is going to be perfect..even if it rains!

AdGuy
2nd February 2007, 02:42 PM
Well, living about 20 minutes from your birthstate:rolleyes: I have to agree with you! I lived for several years south of Dayton..this weather we have up here...grrrr....I want to be a snowbird, or a yankee..or whatever it is you guys call us "northerners" who come down for the winter months!:D

Susan, you are gonna be there in 5 DAYS!!!! The weather is going to be perfect..even if it rains!


Gale - My folks live in Bellbrook (south of Dayton) so I get frequent weather updates. And, by the way, we call northerners who come down for the winter months "smart".

Susan - You'll have an excellent time. And, in case it rains, I'm sure Kayt has some smilies to demonstrate how you can spend time indoors! http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lilly/eek1bluegreen.gif

minniemex
2nd February 2007, 09:41 PM
Just a few

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_4_13.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_8_218.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_80.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_13_3.gif

minniemex
2nd February 2007, 09:47 PM
We got a bunch of rain overnight (almost broke the 100-year record for 24-hour rainfall) and a bit of wind but nothing like north Orlando. Winds were so bad that eighteen-wheelers were being thrown around on the highway (I-4...the one that runs from Tampa past Disney World and ends at Daytona Beach). Florida can have some of the best weather (sunny and warm) and some of the worst (hurricanes and thunderstorms). Still, I'd take it over my birthstate of Ohio ANY day. :)

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_3v.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_6v.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_2.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_1.gif tee hee

minniemex
5th February 2007, 09:47 AM
minniemex-

Saint Paul. I just wish it would get really, really cold and snowy (better yet freezing rain and sleet!) in the next month before we go. I love that feeling of being here and getting there and oh the contrast..


Yes, I'm wondering about specifics for Nueva Vida too..

I know I am beating a dead horse, but I just wanted you to know, I put my lunch in the refrigerator at work here & it felt warm in there http://www.smileyarena.net/Library/extra_large/winter/default/cold.gif (http://www.smileyarena.net/download.aspx?id=943)

mariposa
5th February 2007, 10:17 AM
yes this is beyond what I wished for,there must have been someother twisted person making wishes too. When the dogs go out to p they try to take turns holding their feet up. Cats literally go out and then come back in before you can even close the door!

minniemex
5th February 2007, 10:26 AM
Just a word about cold weather & flying - I have flown when it is this cold & they have to de-ice the plane - they spray all sorts of liquid pink stuff on it & then you go to take off - not the most comfortable feeling -

AdGuy
5th February 2007, 12:32 PM
Just a word about cold weather & flying - I have flown when it is this cold & they have to de-ice the plane - they spray all sorts of liquid pink stuff on it & then you go to take off - not the most comfortable feeling -


I've flown through hailstorms, over hurricanes, between lightning, during an earthquake, and had to emergency land for medical emergencies and in-wiring fires. I'd take a de-icing any day!! :eek:

ocontraire
5th February 2007, 07:40 PM
Hello everyone, We are planning to stay at Nueva Vida De Ramiro for 7 nights but can't decide which beachfront cabana to ask for. It's a tie between the cement one "Alma del Mar" and a wooden one -"Amor Eterno". Does anyone know if the concrete one is hotter/cooler/stuffier than a wooden cabana? Are there window screens in either of them? Is there more foot traffic beside one of them than the other? Hoping someone on the forum has some advice.
~Christine

Susan&Mike
5th February 2007, 11:03 PM
Ok this is too funny:p ....de- icing a plane is like standard procedure around here...you would worry if they didn't.

mariposa
6th February 2007, 08:16 AM
Have you tried e-mailing Gea(at Nueva Vida? Tulumreservations@gmail.com) and asking these questions, she's very nice and will answer fairly quickly We haven't stayed there yet (but will be next week) so I don't have the answers. When are you going? I can check it out but we won't be back til the 21st.

Mariposa

AdGuy
6th February 2007, 08:45 AM
Hello everyone, We are planning to stay at Nueva Vida De Ramiro for 7 nights but can't decide which beachfront cabana to ask for. It's a tie between the cement one "Alma del Mar" and a wooden one -"Amor Eterno". Does anyone know if the concrete one is hotter/cooler/stuffier than a wooden cabana? Are there window screens in either of them? Is there more foot traffic beside one of them than the other? Hoping someone on the forum has some advice.
~Christine

Christine,

As to which is better? The classic "it depends" answer applies. Cement is more secure, provides greater protection from bugs, and is more watertight. Wooden cabanas fluctuate better with the temperatures (cool down or heat up faster) and offer a better breeze (so they're less stuffy).

ocontraire
6th February 2007, 04:18 PM
Thank you, Mariposa & AdGuy for your replies. Perhaps my husband & I should reserve half and half and experience both cabanas! I will be very interested in reading about your experience there, Mariposa. I would appreciate it if you could check out Alma del Mar & Amor Eterna. Buen viaje!
Christine

petecat
7th February 2007, 05:28 PM
We have stayed in both, if you are in the upper unit in the cement building you get one hell of a breeze and no bugs, leave the sliding doors open at night with the screen closed and it is very cool and comfortable, also great view up and down the beach.

If you stay in the wooden one you get more of the eco feeling and excellent privacy on your terrace, there are no problems with bugs here either and you still get a nice breeze, I really do not think you can go wrong with either we just prefer the wooden one as it gives you the more jungle eco feeling which we love so much about Tulum, its rustic but very nice and comfortable.

arobb
31st July 2007, 08:49 PM
Hi, i'm going to tulum in October and am planning on staying at the exact same two hotels you stayed at (Las Conchitas and Nueva Vida)!

Could you tell me any info about the two places, including the distance between the two, and their location

twirls
31st July 2007, 11:52 PM
Enjoying reading from last winter but at first I thought Gayle had her PC fixed! Not so, I guess as this was old but still refreshing!! Makes me miss when we all gather in the winter to talk "beach talk" for consolation for the nasty weather!

lazydog
1st August 2007, 12:04 AM
Mariposa, it sounds like I am booked in the same cabana at Las Conchitas for January. At this point I have just let it go. I am in the same boat as you, I had to find a place for three, but even worse, a place for three singles. But one is my daughter so I can always shack up with her. I love the fact that we will have one upper balcony, and one lower deck. Two views. Love it.

arobb
6th August 2007, 09:28 PM
Mariposa, how did you reserve your room at Nueva Vida? I am planning on staying there in October, but just received a vague email from the hotel management asking to wire money to a random bank account in order to reserve a room...