Compared to Cancun, the beaches on the West Coast of Mexico will be a
disappointment. Nothing can match the turquoise blue waters and powdery sand
of the Yucatan peninsula. Just set your expectations properly. I personally
would recommend Ixtapa-Ziahuatanejo. Ixtapa is just like Cancun and has been
designed by the same FONATUR group that did Cancun with the typical row of
hotels and restaurants like the Zona Hotelera, which makes you oblvious to
the fact that you're even in Mexico. Ziahuatanejo, on the other hand, is a
small sleepy fishing village that should provide a taste of the Mexican
culture that you desire.

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My wife and I have been to the Cancun area 2 times, once in the hotel
and another time at a more secluded resort between Playa Del Carmen
and Tulum.

We are wanting to go somewhere difference that is a little less
commercialized but still has a nice beach. We are thinking of Puerto
Vallarta or Guayabidos (sp?) but are worried that we might be upset at
the beaches on the west coast.

We'd also like to experience more of the Mexican town/culture
experience that you don't get in the Cancun.

Any suggestions for us??

Thanks.