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Playa del Carmen is in the Quintana Roo state, in Mexico, in the Yucatan peninsula region. On the southwest of Mexico, and the south of Cancún, it's one of the biggest attractions of the Mayan Riviera. Its coasts are on the Caribbean Sea and its most important economical activity is tourism. It's got white beaches and clear waters.
It's an amazing place transformed by man. More than 40 years ago, Playa del Carmen was a simple fishing town with a pier and today, due to its location, it's the core of the Mayan Riviera. Strong investment and construction were introduced, small and big hotels were erected, as well as shops, restaurants... everything has changed, but its magic charm. The buildings are low and the ambiance still has an authentic flavor. Little by little it's been becoming one of the most sophisticated and populated tourist destinations of the world. The most popular of its beautiful beaches, which invite to go for a swim in their warm clear waters and lay down on their white, fine sand, surrounded by reef walls, are: Chunzubul, ideal for snorkeling, and Coco, with tranquil waters, perfect for a family getaway. The beaches that have a fabulous surrounding are El Faro, Alejari and Shangri-la, that for sure are among the best beaches in Mexico.
WHERE TO STAY AND HOW TO GO - HOTELS AND FLIGHTS
With a wide range of accommodation options, according to your budget, from magnificent hotels to small hostals with a personalized attention. One example is the tourist complex Playacar, with sophisticated hotels and top class shops and golf courses.
Playa del Carmen is located 45 kms from Cancun, so the best way to arrive there is to fly to Cancun or Cozumel. From there the easy way is to take the Riviera Bus, but you have to check that is indeed the official Riviera Bus, because there are other companies offering the services but they are more expensive.
The international airport of Cancún is just about 60 kilometers away from Playa del Carmen. Pretty much all the main cities of the world have direct flights to Cancún, and from there to Playa del Carmen is less than an hour of driving on highway 307.
The Cancún airport has regular bus service to Playa del Carmen, every half hour.
ACTIVITIES - WHAT TO DO
Playa del Carmen can be the perfect scenery for endless activities, like snorkelling, kayaking, surfing, sport fishing, whale spotting, windsurfing, golfing, parasailing... Diving is the most popular sport, there are coral reefs near the beach for diving and snorkelling, displaying endless marine species.
If you're interested in history, Coba is an archeological site between two lakes, with construction and ruins, and a more than 40 meter high pyramid. If you prefer gastronomy, Xel-Ha is a restaurant complex with an endless variety of exquisite dishes, built next to the biggest natural aquarium in the world.
Another unmissable spot for nature lovers is the Biosfera de Sian Ka'an, a natural reserve known as the place where heaven starts, with 530,000 hectares, with lakes, springs, bays, reefs and a tropical jungle.
Playa del Carmen has a very attractive promenade on 5th avenue, where you can enjoy and shop at ease, because it's a pedestrian only street. After beach hours, when the sun sets, its the obligatory gathering point, full of stores, crafts, clothing, and is open until late night.
WEATHER - WHEN TO GO
Playa del Carmen has splendid sub-tropical weather, and the average yearly temperature is 27ºC, no matter what time of the year, you'll always find brilliant sunshine, although November to January are cooler months.
2. Playa del Carmen
3 Huatulco
4. Puerto Escondido
5. Puerto Vallarta
6. Cancun
7. Cozumel
8. Acapulco
9. Mazatlan
10. Los Cabos
11. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
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