Where in Mexico?

[DrMega]

Hey all. Some friends have given me a trip and I just thought I'd quiz you knowledgeable and worldly folks on my options. I can choose from Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo san Lucas or Puerto Vallarta. Anyone have experience with any of these destinations? I'm going alone and for three days.

Also, I'm pretty sure poker is illegal in Mexico - can anyone verify?

Thanks in advance.

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Hey all. Some friends have given me a trip and I just thought I'd quiz you knowledgeable and worldly folks on my options. I can choose from Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo san Lucas or Puerto Vallarta. Anyone have experience with any of these destinations? I'm going alone and for three days.

Also, I'm pretty sure poker is illegal in Mexico - can anyone verify?

Thanks in advance.

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I've been to Puerto Vallarta (although 20 years ago) and had a great time. Cool downtown with cobblestone streets and a hilly terrain.

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I've been to Cabo, it was nice, but expensive. Living in L.A. I've been to Mexico many times (tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada) and I expect it to be less expensive than the U.S. I didn't find that the case in Cabo. I felt like I was in Palm Springs, price-wise (food, drinks, entertainment). Strippers were cheap though [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
If you fish, cabo is great. Seas are rough, so don't be seasick. Golf is great, but expensive (Palm Springs-ish).
I've been to Puerto Vallarta, but just for a day on a cruise and spent the time in a bar, so can't give you much there.

I'm going to Cancun next week, so I can give a TR on that [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[T50_Omaha8]

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I'm going alone

[/ QUOTE ] I'd steer clear of Cancun and Cabo if I were alone. Can you not go somewhere less...err...generic?

[chopchoi]

All gambling is illegal in Mexico.

[CEE]

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All gambling is illegal in Mexico.

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Not actually true. There are a couple major chains of bingo halls which also have sports and race books. Mostly located in the shopping malls. Haven't seen many of these in resort towns.

No poker anywhere though.

Of your choices, I like Puerto Vallarta the best. Great downtown, great restaurants (in the main downtown, not near resorts). Zihuatanejo is pretty cool to on the same vibe.

If you just want mega-resort, Cancun might be easiest to deal with.

[ematz]

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All gambling is illegal in Mexico.

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Not actually true. There are a couple major chains of bingo halls which also have sports and race books. Mostly located in the shopping malls. Haven't seen many of these in resort towns.

No poker anywhere though.

Of your choices, I like Puerto Vallarta the best. Great downtown, great restaurants (in the main downtown, not near resorts). Zihuatanejo is pretty cool to on the same vibe.

If you just want mega-resort, Cancun might be easiest to deal with.

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There's plenty of underground poker clubs in my area. And they don't get raided by Dallas SWAT teams.

[jjp]

Cancun Trip Report - Don't go during hurricane season.

Just got back, our trip was cut short by Hurricane Dean. Weather was hot and muggy, but not too bad. Keep a cold drink handy.

Cancun is a resort city with almost two hundred hotels. The beach and water are beautiful, so if you want to snorkel, swim, or sail, it is a great choice. Lots of bars and restaurants that you would recognize. As for culture, you can head inland and see some mayan ruins, but that is as much culture as you'll get, other than some tasty guacamole.

[Jim Kuhn]

A few years ago there was a nice larger sportsbook along the strip in Cancun.

Thank you,

Jim Kuhn
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I'm pretty sure poker is illegal in Mexico - can anyone verify?

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I'm in Southern California and have been considering moving across the border somewhere in North Baja, playing online in Mexico and playing live in San Diego. Does anyone know if playing online is illegal in Mexico? Would I have access to all the sites I can't access as a U.S. player?