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Playa del Carmen is a laid back beach town about 35
miles South of Cancun International Airport, 35 miles north of
Tulum ruins and beaches, and a 40-minute ferry ride to the
Island of Cozumel. This cosmopolitan town is the very
heart of the Riviera Maya. Its privileged location, by the pristine
waters and powdered sand of the Mexican Caribbean Sea, has made of Playa del
Carmen the fastest growing destination in Mexico.
A Diver's Paradise. Playa del Carmen is a diver’s paradise. Right off Playa’s shore
spreads the world second largest
coral
reef barrier,
exceeded only by the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The warm Caribbean Sea offers its visitors a good dive
year round. Whether you are an experienced diver, or
you want to explore these underwater live jewels for
the first time, Playa del Carmen is the right place to
go. Everyone will find an option to enjoy in the
lively coral reefs near Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
Depart from Playa to all the best dive
sites in the
area. But the Caribbean Sea with its lively and
colorful coral reef barrier is not the only divers’
attraction Playa del Carmen has to offer. Snorkelers
and more experienced divers will feast on astounding
“cenotes” or gods’ bathing pools –as thought by
ancient Mayans.
Accommodation. Lodging options in Playa del Carmen span from youth hostels to
upscale, boutique hotels, all-inclusive resorts, or
condo-hotels, available in all price ranges. There are
over one hundred Playa del Carmen hotels to choose
from within town and at walking distance to the beach.
Lifestyle. Night or day, stroll along Playa del Carmen’s famous “Quinta
Avenida” promenade with its myriad fashion boutiques,
international restaurants, bars, and shops where you
will find anything from local souvenirs and
handicrafts to designers’ clothing, furniture, and
art, or simply relax while sipping a rich cappuccino
and watch its visitors pass by.
Beaches in Playa del Carmen are all you can dream of: white
powdered sand and multi colored turquoise waters, palm
trees swaying in mild sea breeze, and a tropical sun
bath. The town stretches along the coast so you can
spend the day from beach club, to bar, or restaurant
by the beach, listening to live music here, playing
volleyball there, and simply lying back under a
thatched umbrella, sipping a chilled margarita or
reading your favorite book as you please.
Nearby. There are many opportunities for day trips from Playa del Carmen to
discover mystic Mayan ruins, such as Chichen-Itza and
Coba, or spend a day in colonial Valladolid, on the
way to Merida. A 50 minute drive will take you to
party in never-resting Cancun; go south to relax in
the beautiful isolated beaches of Tulum, or take a
ferry to explore the charming island of Cozumel. Spend
a day in Xel-Ha or Xcaret Mexican Caribbean theme
parks.
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