Allegro Playacar by Occidental - background:
All-inclusive Allegro Resorts are part of the giant Occidental chain.
The 300-room Allegro Playacar by Occidental is a 20 minute walk-- 5 minute taxi ride -- from busy tourist town Playa del Carmen, with plenty of shops, restaurants, etc. The resort is also near Xcaret, a well executed "eco-theme" park; see more below.
The Allegro Playacar by Occidental was renovated in 2003 and has thatch-roofed villas and tropical gardens. Note: the beach area was eroded during hurricane season 2004; check website or visitors comments for updates about repairs.
Features of the Allegro Playacar by Occidental:
The Allegro Playacar by Occidental has all the expected features of an all-inclusive in Mexico:
Features for families:
- Kid's Club for ages 4 to 12.
- playground, game room, kiddie pool
- babysitting available ($10/hr./child)
- kids enjoy walking in the tropical grounds and seeing iguanas, lizards, etc.
- Xcaret theme park is close by, with many activities including underground river float and evening performances (Mayan ball game; folklorico show in outdoor theatre). Spend the whole day; ave money by taking your own transport there (taxi, bus.)
- other attactions in Mayan Riviera area
Keep in mind:
-this isn't a five-star palace; have reasonable expectations
-check visitor comments re: beach recovery, timeshare vendors
-reserve in advance for a la carte restaurants
Find out more about Allegro Playacar by Occidental:
- See the Occidental site
- see details at AppleVacations.com (a packager for many all-inclusives)
- check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Allegro Playacar by Occidental" in the searchbox)
- 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.
