Beach time without a resort?

[Fake Steve Carrel]

Hey. Is it possible to have beach time without going to a resort? As in, are the beaches public?

 

We are planning on winging it in Progresso and then going to a resort in Cozumel, Any recommendations? We are a group of 3 single guys a year out of University.

[Inthedark31]

We just got back on the 10th. We ended up at a resort because the "free" beach wasn't that great. I realize it is how the locals make their money but I just got tired of telling people no thank you. For most that was enough but there were a few we felt hounded by.

 

If you do stay make sure you take plenty of small bills. I purchased a few items from the shops and they always wanted to give me change in pesos. The double decker bus is 5 bucks plus tips and gives you the overall lay of the land.

 

We ended up at the Reef Club through Auto Progreso and had a great time. My youngest unfortunately had a little too much "fun" and paid for it later that day......by the way she didn't keep the purse she threw up in.

[Fake Steve Carrel]

Haha. Is that the all inclusive they advertise on their site?

[Mcuni01]

I read a few other Forums about Buddys just off the pier. Im going in a couple weeks for my first time and it looks intresting

[cruisetexas]

Autoprogreso doesn't go to the Reef Club anymore.

 

They're using Technotel:

http://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/technotel-beach.es.html?aid=307415

 

Haven't been there, but, may go on 2/27.