Playa Del Carmen

Playa, as the locals like to call it, or Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is one of the fastest growing cities and most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Travelers from all around the world are drawn to Playa del Carmen. Playa is a relaxing beach town located on the Caribbean Sea in the Riviera Maya about a one hour drive south of Cancun. Playa del Carmen is located in the state of Quintana Roo.


Playa is center of the Riviera Maya with Cancun to the north and Tulum to the south. Playa is a popular cruise ship port of call. The beaches in Playa are beautiful white sand with crystal clear aquamarine water and very little coral. Playa del Carmen is a vacation lover’s paradise. There is something for everyone in Playa from the relaxing beaches to the top rated golf courses to scuba diving and shopping. Hotel guests in Playa are just a short drive from the Mayan ruins in Tulum.

Playa del Carmen Hotels

There are many beautiful hotels and lodging options and deals to choose from in Playa del Carmen from the budget conscious to the high end luxury resorts. Playa is home to several luxurious All Inclusive Cancun resorts such as the Mayan Riviera Iberostar Grand, Riu Palace Mexico, Sandos Playacar Riviera Hotel and Spa and Mayan Grand Riviera Maya For the budget minded traveler, there are many choices as well as the Club El Mandarin, Mosquito Blue Hotel and Spa, El Faro Hotel and Beach Club and Royal Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen Restaurants

Playa del Carmen is home to hundreds of fabulous restaurants to please even the pickiest palates. Yaxche Maya Restaurant located on 8th Avenue offers traditional Mayan dishes such as shrimp in a spicy black sauce or banana peppers stuffed with spicy pork. La Casa de Agua on 5th Street serves fresh seafood daily. Media Luna on Quinta Avenida is a popular and moderately priced Italian restaurant. Babes located on 10th Street specializes in vegetarian dishes. And, La Pizza Pazza located on Calle 12, is home to the best pizza in town.

Activities

Playa Del Carmen is an activity lovers dream come true. Playa is located on the second largest coral reef in the world. In Playa, you will be able to enjoy the most beautiful and breathtaking scuba diving and snorkeling experiences in all of Mexico. If you like to dive, Playa offers cave diving, cavern diving and reef diving excursions. Playa is a short drive from one of the greatest historical wonders of the world, the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum. Mexico’s two most popular ecological parks, XCaret and Xel-Ha. Xcaret features an underground river and both parks offer swimming with the dolphins excursions. If golf is your game, there are several different top rated courses to choose from in Playa Del Carmen.

The memories of a vacation experience that will last a lifetime. A perfect place to travel for your next vacation, whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family trip, or an exciting excursion with your best friends. Playa Del Carmen is a great choice.