

One thing to bear in mind, no matter whether you go north or south, there are no public bars or restaurants along the way, so there's nowhere to get a drink or use a washroom. In former years, this wasn't possible, so It all depends on how much beach erosion (or deposition) has occured. Last October, at the point where the beach peters out, it was possible to wade (about chest deep) around the rocks and get onto the next beach north. You can keep going up to where there are some private houses and villas. If you keep going to the north, you will pass the Mayan Palace, and end up on Playa Secreto which is where the Valentin Imperial Maya is located. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Another option is to go inland around it - for that you will need shoes because it's a vacant lot on the other side with lots of coarse grass and weeds. Iberostar Paraiso Beach All Inclusive offers 424 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and video-game consoles. At low tide, I believe it's possible to wade around it (although I've never tried). If you go northwards, you have to negotiate a low-walled patio-type structure that juts out into the ocean. The next beach around the point from Paraiso is Maroma Beach which is touted as being one of the top ten in the world (I'm not sure who decided that sort of thing and am definitely not sure I agree with them. I agree with Ontario Sun that southwards is better (but would respectfully disagree about needing shoes - I was fine barefoot).
