Costa Maya (Mexico) Cruise Port Guide: Update and Local Food

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The creators provide an update on the Costa Maya cruise center following a visit in June 2023. They observe that while much of the facility remains unchanged, a new area has been developed at the back of the center. This new section features a large family pool, a swim and sip bar, various seating options, and a Flowrider water sports structure that was under construction during their visit. They also note a remodeled transportation area that improves traffic flow but lacks a previously recommended photo opportunity. The video focuses heavily on a comparison between the cruise center and the local area just outside the gates. The creators walk along a semi-shaded sidewalk to find local stores and street vendors. They conclude that eating outside the cruise center is significantly more cost-effective and offers better value. They highlight that local tacos and ice cream are much cheaper and larger in portion size than the options available within the terminal, noting that a family of four could save substantial money by venturing outside the gates.
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we previously visited Costa Maya in 2019 and returned aboard the MSC Seaside in June 2023
the new area toward the back of the cruise Center included a large family pool with a swim and sip pool bar
we were very glad we followed their advice
by our calculations a family of four each enjoying three tacos a soda and a scoop of ice cream would pay 104 U.S inside the cruise Center but just thirty two dollars U.S outside
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