Thanks, Diane I stand corrected...I knew I read your posting but there's so much wonderful info on this board that you need a pen and paper handy to write everything down!!! Anyway...I guess Mata Grande must not be too far from the Costa Maya since I hear the resort is 6 miles from town & where we'll be staying. Is it within walking distance or are there any flats off the beach that would be closer to us than Mata Grande?