Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen Travel Wiki

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Travel to Playa del Carmen

The beautiful city of Playa del Carmen makes a wonderful destination for a Mexican vacation. Better known as Playa, it is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya – the tropical coastline of Mexico – and is the perfect place for swimming and sunbathing. For a more active getaway, there are plenty of water sports, including highly rated diving opportunities and exciting nightlife just waiting for you. Indulge yourself and the family in exquisite cuisine, ancient history, and great Mexican hospitality. Whether you want a relaxation retreat or nonstop outdoor action, make Playa del Carmen your next vacation.

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What to see and do in Playa del Carmen ?

If you’re planning a family vacation, couples getaway, or spontaneous trip with friends, there’s a place in Playa del Carmen for you. If you want beachside accommodation, you will definitely find it along Playa del Carmen’s coast. For a tranquil experience, choose a hotel on either end of the pristine stretch of beach. There are all inclusive resorts so you don’t have to venture outside the property, though the beckoning beaches and kind locals will coax you out. Here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home with the added bonus of knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Playa del Carmen is surrounded by the captivating azure waters of the Caribbean and the fascinating Maya heritage. Once a quaint fishing village, this thriving cosmopolitan now has all the makings of a fantastic beach vacation.

The beaches of Playa del Carmen have alluring white sands that cannot be ignored. Spend a full day, or four, on the shores playing among the waves and listening to the tropical breeze. If you are a big deep sea diver or want to be one, take a ferry to Cozumel off the coast of Playa del Carmen for one of the top diving spots of the world.

You can walk through remnants of the civilization that lends its name to the area, the Maya, throughout the coast, and especially around Playa del Carmen. You can take local buses to nearby Xcaret and Xel-Ha Park or rent a car to go further inland to the impressive Maya pyramid temples.

Stroll along Quinta Avenida – or Fifth Avenue – for a plethora of jewelry and souvenir shops, as well as luxury brands. You will find the best restaurants in all of the Riviera Maya along Playa del Carmen’s most famous street; enjoy delectable dishes from Yucatan specialties to sublime seafood, accompanied by delicious wine.

Watch the street for the moment after sunset when it transforms to a lively dance floor with all sorts of music flowing into the night . You can also check out the beach club nightlife for a complete Caribbean night. If you time your vacation right, you can see some of the world’s best musicians at the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival on Mamitas Beach, or the exciting Playa del Carmen Carnival.

There’s no shortage of places to go after the sun goes down either. Whether you want to enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner and watch the sun sink down under the waves, or enjoy one of the region’s famous tequila or coconut cocktails on the beach, Ixtapa has a wide variety of chic restaurants, lively bars and hip nightclubs for you to choose from.