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Riu Opening Costa Mujeres Resort

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 2, 2017 - 10:03 am

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

A new all-inclusive is opening in Cancun.

Situated within the Costa Mujeres development project, the new Riu Dunamar is slated to open in December with more than 700 rooms.

Costa Mujeres is set to the north of Cancun on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.

Amenities at Riu Dunamar include complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, including guest rooms; a regularly restocked mini-bar and in-room liquor; a beachfront wedding gazebo; an infinity pool with a swim-up bar; a 24-hour sports bar; “Pacha” Discoteque with drinks included and copious meeting space.

Riu Dunamar also offers exchange privileges, with the options for guests to stay at one resort but enjoy the features of multiple Riu properties in the greater Cancun area.

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