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Iberostar Tucan

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

Background about Iberostar Tucan:

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.

Features at the Iberostar Tucan:
  • 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
  • lush grounds have trails that wind past jungle foliage, ponds, cenote wells
  • kids like seeing monkeys and other animals in the "jungle"
  • the resort is next to an 18-hole golf course
  • Kids Clubs:

    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.)

    Promotions at Iberostar Tucan:
    • 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.
    Keep in mind about the Iberostar Tucan:
    • 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
    Find out more about the Iberostar Tucan:

    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.

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