Go to the right for a little peace and quiet, or jump right in at Billygans and partake in two-for-one drinks all day, loud music, and participate in contests. Non-stop vendors with a wide variety of wares. Beware, however, that the jewelry is NOT solid silver. More likely it is silver plated despite the asking prices of $30-40. You can easily get any piece for $5-$6. Find Santiago in front of Billygans for $200 in food vouchers after a timeshare tour at the Hacienda del Mar.

It was wonderful. You can see the 'Arch'. It is a beatiful area in Mexico. The area of beach near the Pueblo Bonito is safe for swimming. Some waves but not too big.

They are very accommodating. All water activities are right in front of the resorts. You can take water taxis instead of walking the shoreline if you have a short distance to a specific attraction. The beach wasn't the best for swimming, but it was fantastic for sipping a cold daiquiri on a sunny day under a cabana!

Most of the beach was washed away after Hurrican Juliette in October 2001. We were really disappointed. Also, the peddlers are extremely annoying and plentiful. We were offered drugs twice, but I never felt like I was in any danger. On the plus side, there are plenty of water taxi's to Playa Del Amore and El Arco, and there are plenty of jet ski places. I would recommend paying cash- our credit card number was stolen and used to buy computer equiment which was waiting on our doorstep when we got home.

The beach is very clean and the jet skis are right near the Pueblo Bonito Rose. My husband and I had lunch on the beach and watched the kids ride the jet skis.