Playa del Carmen
Yes, Playa del Carmen is the new Caribbean hit! Chill out in the bars with a frozen margarita cocktail on its beautiful sandy beaches during the day and as the evening comes, discover the Hot Tropical Night life.
What better way to spend your getaway than to treat yourself to the best Mexico holiday deals in the wonderful resort town of Playa del Carmen! Spend your holidays in a luxurious beach resort setting off the blue waters of the Caribbean coast guaranteed to make your getaway truly unforgettable.
The resort of Playa del Carmen is located on the Riviera Maya, 80 kms. (50 miles) south from Cancun. Many people take the ferry from Cozumel, the island where luxury cruisers arrive, to Playa del Carmen for a one day walking trip to its famous 5th Avenue, or Playacar, where hotels and nature creates harmony.
The perfect options for a relaxed beach holiday will be definitely guaranteed at the Playa del Carmen hotels. The hotel choice satisfies all your needs depending if you search for the most classy and luxury 5 star hotel chains which may include facilities such as tennis courts, spa, golf course, etc. or for the cheap rooms that are also always comfortable.
The heart of Playa del Carmen known among locals as Quinta Avenida or Fifth Avenue, will be your new favorite walking street, such street goes along the beach and is always filled with life and cozy atmosphere whether is for shopping, eating or just to shoot some pictures wearing a real Mexican sombrero.
A place like Playa del Carmen is a place where just while walking on its streets will make you sense a magic feeling mixed with the colourful Maya history blended with the Spanish influence and the trendy modern eco-friendly lifestyle.
You have several choices among the Playa del Carmen restaurants going from fast food chains and the traditional Mexican restaurants to the most sophisticated international tastes; you will definitely live a thrilling experience for your senses.
Looking for the real Fiesta in Playa del Carmen town? When the sun goes down, life is just beginning here!
Tourists from all around the world and local people are having their tasty Mexican or international dinner in the small restaurants, drinking their copa in outdoor bars, pubs, lounges or passing by the different kinds of shops or small shopping center. Its lounges by the seaside offer you unforgettable nights or if you want to see a Las Vegas show, you must visit Coco Bongo, now at Playa del Carmen also!
If you want to see how the tropical flora and the modern architecture meet in a perfect harmony, just take a walk in Playacar, Playa del Carmen most elite part. You can also visit a small local art-craft market, Plaza Playacar, on your way.
Staying at Playa del Carmen is ideal to visit any of the must-see Maya archeological sites, like Chichen Itza, Coba or Tulum. Searching for water activities? You are at the best place! Snorkeling, scuba diving in the Caribbean Sea or at a cenote, sailing or going out for a deep sea fishing, are just some of the long list of activities you should try at Playa del Carmen when in holidays.
To go swimming with dolphins is also one of the most popular programs if once you stay at the Playa del Carmen beach resort. You can swim with these highly intelligent animals at several nearby aquatic facilities, like Dolphin Discovery.
Xcaret and Xel-Ha Park are the most visited eco-parks at Riviera Maya, Xcaret is located 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen and it is perfectly ideal for a whole day program, either you are with friends or family with children. Xcaret is a mix of natural and cultural wonders of Mexico, while Xel ha is a piece of untouched nature where you have the privilege to be part of it!
