Flamingo's Restaurante: An Unvarnished Paradise Far from the Bling of Cancun's Hotel Zone

If you're looking for something authentic and real, Cancun's main beaches can't meet the challenge. If you're not willing to jump on a plane or bus or private boat to Isla Mujeres or Holbox or any of the other natural beauties nearby Cancun, there are still a few options. One such option: Costa Mujeres. At the center of the action: Flamingos Restaurant. Ground zero for the action.

Flamingos is one of the most iconic seafood restaurants in Cancun with 41 years of history, and there's good reason to visit, even if for just one day.

Everyone knows of Cancun to be a place of clear, blue waters. But in reality, much of the beach in the "Hotel Zone" of Cancun relies on a lengthy process of manicuring to keep the appearance so many around the globe imagine of the city. That isn't to say the area lacks beauty. It certainly does not. From the tanning bathing beauties from all parts of America, to the gorgeous senioritas dotting the playa, you'll find the beach to be a true paradise.

But just a small trip down the road visitors will find a secluded haven in the Costa Mujeres area of Puerto Juarez, far away from the bustle of the tourist zone.

Flamingo's Restaurant offers the perfect atmosphere to exit the fast paced hotel zone and get away.

It is a place set apart from the Karens, noisy Americans, and pretentious sugar babies, abeit not as curated. The natural state of the beach takes visitors back to a simpler era with traditional latin and Mexican tunes echoing across the beach.

Hammocks line the beach as kind palm trees shade nappers, drinkers and diners as they relax on Flamingo's beachfront.

Although the menu contains a variety of cuisine from across Mexico the primary staples are seafood. The restaurant offers live selections of oyster and lobster plus fresh caught fish daily. On the weekend, musicians play classic Mexican and latin music and both tourists and locals feast and drink on some of the finest cuisine in Cancun.

For more information on your stay and Flamingo's, visit their site by clicking here.