Iberostar is a Spanish company with many resorts worldwide, including several in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. The Iberostar Tucan is 3 km north of Playa del Carmen, 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport.
The Mayan Riviera is a terrific area for family vacations, with Mayan ruins, coral reef, snorkeling lagoons and unique "eco-theme parks" such as Xcaret and Xel-ha. Also in the Riviera Maya is Iberostar's 4-resort Playa Paraiso complex.
The Iberostar Tucan -- highly-rated by popular packager Apple Vacations-- has 350 rooms; 3/4 mile stretch of beach; a freeform pool complex; low-rise buildings with palapa roofs; and is oriented to kids and families. This property is part of a complex with Iberostar Quetzal, which also has 350 rooms.
- large set of freeform pools has activities pool, lagoon, adults’ pool with swim-up-bar, and children’s pool
- Sports include tennis sailing, kayak, catamaran and windsurfing (1 hour/day, subject to availability) ; diving instruction in the pool for ages 8 and older
- scuba is available (extra charge)
- activities include bike tours, air rifles, archery, dance classes, Spanish classes, water polo
Three different (complimentary) clubs serve different ages, from 10:15 am to 5:00 pm. The Mini-Club is for kids age 5 to 7, Maxi-Club is for ages 8 to 12, and Teeny Club is for ages 13 to 16. (This information is from Apple Vacations, link below.)
- complimentary 1-tank dive for 7-night minimum stays (for certified divers)
- rates as low as $110/night, adults; lower children's rates
- kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free, from 05/01 to12/15 2005.
- Men should wear long pants for dinner in the á la carte restaurants
- reservations in the à la carte restaurants are guaranteed (twice a week.)
- junior suites by the beach are available
- visit the Iberostar site
- read details at Apple Vacations
- check visitors' comments at Trip Advisor -enter "Iberostar Tucan" in the searchbox.
- find out more about the Mayan Riviera
- Compare prices for this and other Playa del Carmen all-inclusives
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.
