Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen is by far the most colorful town in the Mayan Riviera. It is located close to 70 Km south of Cancun. You can get to Playa from Cancun on a rental car, scooter or a Taxi. It used to be a sleepy town in the 1990’s and has become a very busy one today. It is a short hop by ferry to the Island of Cozumel Mexico.
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The area features white sand beaches to be enjoyed during the days while swimming and Caribbean Snorkeling while in the evening they enjoy an array of nightlife activities, ranging from the best Restaurants to Nightclubs. In Playa sometimes you feel you are not in Mexico. It is not like typical Mexican towns like you know from past trips. I mean Taxco, Morelia or Veracruz. Here the influence of Europeans and Americans is very noticeable. You may find archaeologists, next to beach bums, as well as Caribbean Sports fans and plain beach goers. It is definitely a very interesting town. Getting there You will probably have to fly to Cancun. There are flight to Cancun from Europe, North America and many Mexican cities. From Cancun Beaches it is about 45 minutes. If you are coming from Cozumel by ferry, your ride takes about 25 minutes on the fast ones and about 45 minutes on the slower ones. There are many ferries doing that crossing. You may come from any city in Mexico by bus, and arrive right into Playa’s downton Central Bus Station.
All Mayan Riviera Resorts are as spectacular as this one
Getting around The main road is Avenida Juarez also known as Avenida Principal that leads to the ferry dock and to the Pedestrian Mall “Quinta Avenida” or Fifth Avenue. You’ll find here many hotels, stores and restaurants. In the stores on Fifth and the side streets abound all kind of souvenirs, handcrafts and pottery from all over Mexico. At the corner of Fifth and Juarez is the Bus Station where people meet to go to Tulum, Belize or Chetumal. The Faro This is a lighthouse you can reach after a small stroll on the beach. It is worth a visit because you climb the staircase to the top, the view is great and it gives you a great photo opportunity. Water Sports The town is full of dive shops that rent the equipment for Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and all kind of Water sports. You will find that Playa is an ideal place for that kind of sports. Entertainment This town, as I mentioned, is a mélange of nationalities, so you’ll find original Italian restaurants, real British Pubs and Spanish Cuisine. But never forget you are in “Mexico Lindo”, you’ll find the Mexican hospitality and Mexican Food all over town.
Some of the most exotic beaches like this one
Search our site and the web Recommended Dive shops in town Conveniently located, among all the dive centers and dive shops in town, we run a dive center operation that manages only real small groups. Its professional and friendly Staff offer you the best scuba diving service and experience, diving for us is not a job, we love what we do. Let us share with you our passion... Our facility offers you wet and dry areas, swimming pool, lockers, classroom for courses and showers.
This is the busy downtown
Playa hosts many All Inclusive Resorts
Dive in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with Sealife Divers' friendly staff. Sealife Divers is conveniently located near the beach in Playa del Carmen and offers daily dives for any skill level with ocean reef dives of all depths, shallow to deep, wreck dives and cenote cavern dives. If you don't know how to dive, Sealife Divers has excellent instructors who conduct daily Discover Scuba Diving Courses. Our patient, friendly instructors also teach courses for the diving professional including Dive Master and Medic - First Aid.
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Great All Inclusive Vacations
Recommended Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Situated on the breathtaking beaches of Mexico's pristine Riviera Maya, the Royal Hideaway Playacar effortlessly blends world-class service with impeccable style. As the world's first adult-only all-inclusive resort to earn the prestigious AAA 5-Diamond Award, Royal Hideaway Playacar serves guests an unforgettable vacation experience with infinite opportunities for luxuriant indulgences. Magnificently appointed villa accommodations, attentive concierge service and an opulent full service spa comfort guests with a revitalizing atmosphere, courteous care and rejuvenating treatments. Located on one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most stunning stretches of beachfront and just 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, Royal Hideaway Playacar is the perfect place to toss your cares into the sand and decompress amidst sheer luxury. This popular hotel offers guests beautiful white sand beaches, ocean breezes sweeping through palm trees, emerald green Caribbean waters, and Playa del Carmen's famous European style. At Hotel Las Palapas, we make your Mexico vacation dreams come true. The hotel is on the finest stretch of Playa del Carmen beach. It is easy walking distance to Playa del Carmen's famous 5th Avenue pedestrian shopping district, the Cozumel ferry pier, and is well located for tours to all Riviera Maya attractions. Nature has treated Hotel Las Palapas with miles of Playa del Carmen's white sand beaches, fringed by turquoise, crystal clear Caribbean water and abundant tropical vegetation. In this wonderful environment, Hotel Las Palapas offers you a paradise of relaxation where you can get away from it all and leave the pressures of everyday life behind.
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Great for Caribbean Sports
Located right in the heart of cosmopolitan Playa del Carmen Illusion Boutique Hotel is on 8th street which intersects the famous "Quinta Avenida" Fifth Avenue and leads down to the ocean. Illusion offers the perfect blend of elegance and tropical flare for a unique experience. This small hotel offers personalized service and attention to every detail. The four story hotel offers 40 carefully designed and spacious bedrooms with marble flooring, balconies or terraces, atrium patio, and ocean views; a roof top swimming pool, sunbathing area and outdoor Spa. Special and exclusive, Aqualuna Hotel is a small property located near the party atmosphere that characterizes the city of Playa del Carmen. Featuring a cozy, Mediterranean inspired architectural style, the hotel is an excellent choice to spend a relaxing, unique stay. Surrounding a lush tropical garden, its guestrooms offer the appropriate amenities for a comfortable rest experience, while its staff provides dedicated attention to fulfill your needs. Aqualuna Hotel is, in short, a little hideaway for relaxation and comfort.
Royal Palm Resort
Think of Playa as some of the Best Honeymoon Destinations
Without any doubt, Playa del Carmen situated on the Mayan Riviera is becoming a very Inn Place for travelers from all over the world. I recommend this town for Family Vacations, Caribbean Weddings, as well as Romantic Getaways and as Honeymoon Destinations.
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