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mazda6black21
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“ Riu Caribe or Riu Cancun? ”
Mar 25, 2007, 8:13 PM

Were 3 guys...2 21 and 1 22 years old. Ive heard great stuff on both resorts but were trying to see which one will be full of more partiers like ourselves. We dont need some crazy fancy hotel but we dont want anything cheap either. Were looking to go down for a week towards the end of May. Any information will be helpful

Thanks -Tony

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Nugent1
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1. Re: Riu Caribe or Riu Cancun?
Mar 25, 2007, 8:23 PM

If I were young again, I'd stay at the Riu Cancun. It's right across the street from all of the clubs and it seems to party down on it's own.

Rick

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2. Re: Riu Caribe or Riu Cancun?
Mar 25, 2007, 9:04 PM

I have stayed at both, neither hotel is a "total party hotel", but the RIU Cancun has a good mix of ppl and is in a great location! It's a very big and good resort. you can find your party at both resorts. You can use the Disco at the RIU Cancun to warm up before you go out clubbing. I would stay at the RIU Cancun.

If you want party, I would check out the Gran Caribe Real. It's not nearly as nice, but it may meet your needs better.

Alex

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