Top 10 things to do for New Year’s Eve in the Riviera Maya
So what are you doing for New Years. Well the Riviera Maya is the place to be and since we have moved here, New Years has never been an issue as there are soooo many things to do and see. There is something for everyone and we have listed some of our personal choices as to what we think people may want to do.
1. Dinner at Cocina 38 with their Prix Fixe Menu for the evening. Very seldom can you go wrong with the great creations of Chef Juan Diego and his team. Located at 5th and 38th, this is out of the regular party zone and off the beaten track a bit. Their wine and food paring selections for the evening will make your meal a New Years Eve dinner to remember.
2. Beach parties to bring in the new year can be found at Zenzi, Cocomaya and Fusion
3. BMP Festival starts Dec 31 and runs until January 9, 2011. This DJ fest is in its 3rd year and proves over and over again that it produces a great show and great DJ talent
4. People watching right in our front reception all night long. For 4 years now we have had some of the greatest little get togethers watching all the people going out for New Years. The entertainment is some of the best, you don’t have to go anywhere and everyone has a great time.
5. Dirty Martini Lounge New Years Eve party with special host Greco and his great staff! People travel from Texas, Holland, Canada and other worldwide locations just to hang with the best on new Years Eve. Since Greco moved to Playa del Carmen over 15 years ago, he has been the main New Years attraction in the city. You will have to come and join him at his bar the Dirty Martini to find out why. You wont be disappointed and you can combine this with the previous fun thing to do as the Dirty Martini is located on the property of the hotel.
6. Take a walk on the beach and get away from it all! This is why you took a vacation right so start the new year off as you intented, relaxed, happy and free of stress.
7. Hang out at 12 and 1st with hundreds of other people who want to bring in the new year together. It is fun, busy and crazy and makes you feel like you in a warm Times Square in New York. No coats required just yourself and want to have a good time.
8. Have Dinner at one of the many restaurants located at the Gran Velas or Mayakoba. These large resorts are open to the public and offer a very different dining experience for the visitor. Their Chefs table is price fixe menu and put together by their in house chefs. Reservations needed in advance and we can book this for you. Just ask our receptionists to help with the arrangements
9. Join the many people who live here in a celebration in from of the municipal building in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Throughout the year there are many cultural and musical events in the zocalo located on 20th ave between 8th and 10th street, and New Years Eve will prove to be one of those great nights put on by the city!
10. Bring in the new year with friends, and it really wont matter where you are. You could three of the above suggestions throughout the evening, or just have a glass of champagne somewhere, as the most important part for you is who you share the new year with.
We wish everyone the best for the holidays and hope you stop by to say hi on the 31st. No matter what you do or where you end up, know that you will always have a place at Hotel Tropical Casablanca in the new year. Everyday feels like New years eve when you are on vacation and staying with friends.
