The action during the day is on the beach

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Playa del Carmen is one of themost beautiful and interesting towns in the Mayan Riviera  -  actually in all of Mexico! An international mix of travelers come here to enjoy the beaches, sightsee, experience the culture  and just generally immerse themselves in the tropical splendor of it all.

Playa del Carmen
Or “Playa” as it’s known to the locals, is in the middle of the Riviera Maya in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico’s Caribbean vacationland. Playa has amazing beaches, stunning condos and is a wonderful place for rest and relaxation or as an activity filled destination spot.

The ferry to Cozumel, one of the top dive and snorkeling spots in the world, runs numerous trips daily.

Playa is very European in both architecture and life.  Once in Playa, there is no need for a car, you can walk everywhere. Walk the famous 5th Ave which is pedestrian only and a beauty at night with lights. This is where everyone goes to find a place for dinner at one of the hundreds of outdoor restaurants, bars and shops. The 5th, as the locals call it, is about 2 miles long, cobblestone and has everything from local restaurants to

5th Ave is pedestrian only and THE place to go for dinner

Starbucks. From Italian, Japanese and Mexican cuisine to gellato and tequilla bars. There’s something for everyone.

Playa del Carmen has grown from a sleepy fishing village to a Bohemian mix of elegant restaurants and shops to beach bars and beach activities.

All  Water sports are available in Playa del Carmen including swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, para-sailing, sky diving, zip lining, wind surfing and more…

Great shopping and restaurants can be found along Playa del Carmen’s “Quinta Avenida” (5th Avenue) pedestrian promenade. 5th Avenue is THE place to see and be seen in the tourist zone and it’s located one block off the beach, adjacent to the “Zocalo” (main square) in central Playa del Carmen.

For those of you who have been to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you know that Paradise has been found. White beaches, crystal clear waters, in the distance Cozumel, world famous 5th Ave for dining and shopping, perfect weather, European destination place.

Playa is just 60 kilometers from Cancun, but nothing like Cancun.

“Playa del Carmen is the style capital of the Riviera Maya” Travel + Leisure Magazine

“Playa del Carmen is Mexico’s most fashionable getaway” Conde Nast Traveler

“The top summer vacation  hot spot”,
VacationHomes.com and Vamoose.com

“Playa del Carmen Ranked #8 for HOT, Vacation  SPOTS”                          Chicago Tribune

Playa sits on white sandy beaches and crystal clear water

Playa del Carmen provides everything one could wish for in a Caribbean location with all the amenities that international travelers require, as well as smaller personalized establishments, numerous bars and discotheques, shopping centers, restaurants serving traditional and international cuisine, cultural centers, water sports and golf.

Playa del Carmen is a fascinating town that attracts visitors from all over the globe who want to see for themselves what it’s all about: to immerse themselves in its atmosphere, feeling the soft white sand underfoot, enjoying the bohemian nightlife on sandy shores and listening to waves break on the beach of Playa del Carmen as they sip a tropical drink. Young people all over the world identify it as the place to go to get to know other cultures and ways of life.

Playa del Carmen is a perfect location for destination weddings, honeymoons, families with children of all ages, girls weekends, guys weekends, whether you are looking for nothing more than rest and relaxation or an adventure filled trip. Playa has it all in the most charming European environment imaginable.

All along its busy promenades lined with handcrafted stores a mere sampling of Mexican and International creativity and on the city’s famous Playa del Carmen Fifth Avenue, meeting place of extravagant characters, visitors can taste the delicious local dishes at any of numerous sidewalks cafes, where a marimba, trio from Veracruz or heavy rock band entice diners inside.

Playa del Carmen, once a sleepy fishing village, in the very heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico is now one the fastest growing communities in the world. Playa del Carmen has a first-class Condo/hotels In Porto Playa and El Taj Ocean that provide the services of a cosmopolitan tourism destination.

One of Top 5 places in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving

On the horizon, the hazy outline of the legendary island of Cozumel beckons. Cozumel is ranked as one of the 7 best snorkeling and diving locations in the world. Regularly scheduled ferries take visitors back and forth from Playa del Carmen to the Mexico’s largest island from early morning till after dark.

Playa del Carmen, magic, eclectic and yet steeped in tradition is the doorway to those who want to enjoy the natural beauty and culture of the Mayan World, explore the region, mingle with its people and discover the parks of the Riviera Maya. The new alternative to traditional tourism is eco-adventure travel that offers everything from walks through exuberant jungles to millenary cenotes (sinkholes) and Mayan suiteges, cave diving in the underground river system to solitary lagoons, refuge of monkeys and other marvelous wildlife.

After an active day, there is nothing like a massage on the Playa del Carmen beach, an aromatic bath, therapies to sooth the spirit and mud treatments to eliminate toxins and relieve tensions. Although a fascinating kaleidoscope of color created by nature and rich cultural diversity by day, Playa del Carmen, corner of the Riviera Maya is renowned for its nightlife.

From Playa del Carmen, you can easily visit other interesting tourist areas:
• to Xcaret 7 kms/4 miles/5 minutes
• to Tulum 62 kms/39 miles/40 minutes
• to Puerto Aventuras 19 kms/11 miles/12 minutes
• to Akumal 32 kms/20 miles/25 minutes
• to Puerto Morelos 32 kms/20 miles/25 minutes
• to Xel Ha 49 kms/30 miles/35 minutes
• to Valladolid 160 kms
* to Cancun 67 kms/42 miles/45 minutes