What would be a better choice for a summer vacation and why, Cancun or Puerto Vallarta?

Question

I have personally visited Puerto Vallarta twice. It was a blast. However I would like to visit Cancun since everybody talks about it. Few people that i have spoken with say that Puerto Vallarta is better than Cancun. Would someone that visited both beaches tell me which beach is better as far as clubs and night life. I know for a fact that the water in cancun is beautiful.

Answer 1

Ive been to both and I'll  answer this way...............Cancun is gringoville , barely know your in Mexico :(...   I dont travel myself internationally to be around Americans, dosent intrest me. Why travel to a foreign place and be sorrounded by the Americanazation of something.

Yes CAncun is fantastic. But there is sooooo   much more to Mexico than your choices.

I retired to Acapulco and yes we have our tourist seasons but I tell you what - its rare I actually meet an American here other than spring break. Mostly Canadians but alot of Mexicans vacation here so I really DO get the culture of Mexico.   Just something to think about for your vacation.

My picks would be so far off the beaten path and undiscovered I will only give out to someone who asks :)

All know about say Ixtapa , Zuhiantinaho so no surprise , All know about Acapulco but I have some real deserted cheap "GEMS" that would blow you away !!!!

Think outside the box for your Mexico beach vacation this year and you will never forget taking the chance and travelling by the seat of your pants so to speak.

Answer 2

Everybody goes to Cancun so if your looking for a fun but more peaceful vacation Vallarta is better it's like a secret spot that's just as good but not as many people know about. If your looking to connect with a bunch of rowdy people who love to drink and get crazy Cancun is your place.

Answer 3

Even though in Cancun you will find more tourists, it will be more fun than Puerto.

Vallarta is a regular beach, but in Cancun you will find Mayan temples and archaeological sites. There is more to Cancun as well.

The clear waters, the white sand beaches and the availability to travel to other places whilst being there.

When I traveled to Cancun, we were able to go to Merida, Yucatan. That is another state in Mexico. It was beautiful.

Not only was it 3 hours away from Cancun, but it was as if I was in another region of Mexico entirely.

The way to go is Cancun! It is the Mexican Caribbean!

Trust me, from Coco Bongo to the beaches and ruins, you will have no doubt to make Cancun your favorite place.

PS- Coco Bongo is a night club. LOL.

Answer 4

h**l yeah Cancun is the way to go,I qwent there a long time ago with my family,I enjoyed it a lot,it was really fun,lots of things to do,and,there are beachfront hotels,some owned by so welathy chains they even own their private part of the beach for their costumers.where i was, they had beach parties every staurday or sunday(i think).It was a great experience and the kids were amazed,they cried when we left.

Answer 5

If you´ve been to PV twice it wouldn´t hurt to try something new...but Cancun is definitely more tourist-y....if that´s OK by you, then go for it!  It definitely has more clubs.

Answer 6

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