Shark Tours, Costa Maya, Mahahual, Mexico

These are the guys that work at Shark Tours at the Cruise Ship Dock at Costa Maya, Mahahual, Mexico. Shark Tours sells shore excursions to tourists who dock at the Puerto Costa Maya. Shark Tours has ATV tours through the jungle and along the ocean, reef snorkel expeditions, bikes,jet skis, fly fishing, scuba diving, and an all you can drink beach party at the Quinto Sol beach club. All these are day trips that tourists off the cruise ships go on and all leave from the Costa Maya pier. All activities are centered around the Mahahual beach and town. So if you want to explore Costa Maya Mahahual when your cruise ship docks contact Shark tours at www.sharktours1@gmail.com and book your reservations.

Super Luna, at Fernados’ 100% Agave Beach Club,Mahahual, Mexico

This a picture from the balcony of Fernado’s 100% Agave Beach Club and Restaurant. It was last months Super Luna (Full Moon) and it was magnificent. The full moons down here are so bright you can read a newspaper at night.

Mennonite in Mahahual, Mexico

In Belize and Mexico there are a lot of Mennonites. In Belize they sell eggs, chickens, and produce everywhere. This guy is going to the local eateries and stores and selling produce. They are kind of camera-shy and this is the first actual picture of one I have got here in Mexico. Each community of Mennonites has a different color of overalls and outfit. The women wear long dark dresses. I walked into the casino in the Belize free zone one time and there were 4 or 5 Mennonites together playing the slot machines, that was a funny sight.

Beach Wedding in Mahahual, Mexico.

Last Friday I was on the boardwalk and all of a sudden a wedding popped up. I stayed and watched and took pictures and the next thing I knew they were serving me food and wedding cake. Unique experience.

Tres Mundos Hostel, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

There are plenty of outside activities to do at the Tres Mundos Hostel. In this picture Zuzana, who helps run the place, is taking a bike tour with some of the guests. You can go snorkeling, scuba diving, hang gliding, take bike tours, and numerous other fun things. The staff here at Tres Mundos can set you up with plenty of things to do, or you can just sit around and relax. The beach is beautiful and is only several blocks away from Tres Mundos. A lot of people that stay here take day trips to places like Tulum or some of the other spots close by. There are also a lot of partys and functions at Tres Mundos. Last night there was a going away party for some of the young Argentinian women that were staying here. There was rum punch and shish-ka-bobs grilled on the BBQ on the roof, and the party lasted real late. There is always something going on at Tres Mundos.

Tres Mundos Hostel,Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

These twin brothers from Argentina have been sharing bunk beds next to me for the last four days, and the funny thing is it took me until today to realize they were twin brothers. I thought it was the same guy everywhere around the hostel. I would go into the kitchen and I would see this guy and say “Hola”, and then I would see the same guy in the dorm and I would say “Hola”, I was thinking to myself this guy is everywhere, and come to find out I finally saw them together today, and realized what a fool I was.

Tres Mundos Hostel Playa Del Carmen, Mexico…The Good Vibes Hostel

I had to leave Caldaritas, Mexico and head to the American Consulate in Playa Del Carmen to see about renewing my passport and to inquire about a work visa.  I needed a place to stay for awhile and I would not how long I would be staying, so I decided to check some hostels out in Playa and give the hostel life a try.  Most of the time traveling in Mexico I have just stayed in cheap rooms, but I have heard and read that there are a lot of good hostels in Playa Del Carmen.  So I did my research online and came to Playa with a list of hostels in mind, and decided to check them out, they all advertise dorm beds for around $10USD a night.  When I got off the bus I got a bike taxi to take me and my luggage to find a hostel.  Several places on my list were full up, so I turned a corner and saw the Tres Mundos Hostel and decided to check to see if they had anything.  I am glad I did.  I am new to the hostel life so I stopped in and went to the front desk and felt like I had gone back in time to the 1960s.  The place was all decorated with an interesting paint job, and murals on the walls.  Michal the owner was very helpful and informative so I decided to give it a shot for one night, I have been here six days now.  They are a new hostel here in Playa so they were not on my list but I am glad I found them.  Tres Mundos is only four blocks from the beaches and close to everything in town.  You can walk and cover most of Playa if you stay here, there even is a Wal-mart two blocks away if you need some things.  Tres Mundos has everything the hostel traveler needs.  They offer free wi-fi internet, cable tv in commen area, storage lockers, hot showers and water, fans in every dorm, hammocks to lounge around in, book swap, washer to do your clothes, 2 roof-top terraces where they have social functions, and all dorms and rooms are smoke-free.  It is very clean and safe and they have 24 hour check in desk.  Many people use the kitchen and fridge to make their own meals and snacks, and they offer free breakfast and coffee every morning.  What I found very interesting was the wide range of people I have met since I have been here.  I have met a bunch of young nice Argentinians, several Germans, and a wide variety of other South Americans and Europeans during my stay. The staff at Tres Mundos are all very friendly and helpful.  Michal and Zuzana who run the place are from Slovakia and speak English and Spanish so communication is no problem.  Friday night there was a party on the roof terrace offering all the frozen drinks and mojitos you can drink for only 50 pesos, which was a great time and the drinks were excellent, and I had a great time socializing with people from all over the world.  Saturday night several Argentians hosted a pizza party on the roof with all the pizza you could eat for 50 pesos, the pizza was cooked over a outdoor charcoal grill, and it was the first time I had pizza that way, and I was impressed.  I think what makes Tres Mundos different is the atmosphere here, there is always cool music being played and everyone I have met so far and has been very friendly and helpful.  It has a “Good Vibes” feeling to it and here you can relax and enjoy life.  Saturday I even got to watch the ACC basketball tournament on the flat screen tv here.  My first time hostel experience was made enjoyable here by the people here at Tres Mundos and I would reccomend it highly to anyone headed to Playa Del Carmen.  They can accomadate up tp 58 people here and have both dorms and private rooms.  Dorms are 130 pesos, or about $10usd, and the private rooms go for 350 pesos for 2 people.  Tres Mundos Hostel is located at Calle 6 Nte. Av. 20 y Av.25 in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, and is not far from bus station.  There phone number is 984-147-0506, and if you want to inquire about a stay here, you can reach them on the web at tresmundoshostel@hotmail.com.  I have had a wonderful stay here and have met some VERY interesting people and shared some unique experiences that I will always remember.  If you are looking for a hostel or place to stay while you are in Playa Del Carmen I would strongly suggest you check out Tres Mundos Hostel and stay with Michal and Zuzane and enjoy some “Good Vibes”, you won’t regret it.     Stewart