Playa del Carmen: Its Attractions and an Introduction

Thinking of things to do in Riviera Maya? Try visiting Playa del Carmen!

Playa del Carmen is located in the heart of Riviera Maya in Mexico. It makes as the top attraction in Mexico with a number of things you can do while in there and the worthy sceneries to see.

Playa del Carmen tours are widely available on the respectable tourist companies to let you enjoy your vacation with less worries. In the region, most people; local and tourist alike, see Playa del Carmen mainly because of their stunning beach clubs. Have a relaxing day or two at one of the beach resorts and let yourself be transported to a stress-free world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A day at the beach is best spent at Playa del Carmen. 

If you want to talk a walk in Playa del Carmen, head on to the Fifth Avenue strip. Locally known as Quinta Avenida, this is a location for you see the locals and tourists.  The place is home to a number of shops and restaurants to dine and buy local products during the day. At night, Quinta Avenida transforms into a music entertainment spot, with diners and bars. 

Try the local foods sold along the strip. Try the tacos and other traditional culinary gems as well as international cuisines selling rampantly all throughout the place.

There are Ferry services that transfer tourists to another Caribbean island of Cozumel. This makes it for you to have an easy day tour at the island if you want to have a snorkeling and scuba diving activity. Also, you can have a walk at their ancient historical sites, the famous cenotes, and the ecological parks around Playa del Carmen. Just talk to your tour guide to set this trip. An advanced planned tour is an ease for you and your tour guides. 

At the south of playa del Carmen, you will see Playacar. Playacar is the top of the line development place in the region where you can spot a golfing activity for the day. If sports is your thing, especially golf, you’ll definitely enjoy their golf course in the area. Aside from the golf course, around Playacar are luxury resorts and exclusive residences.

Overview of Playa del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen, or simply Playa, is once a fishing village, now a hippy and trendy place in the Yucatan Peninsula at Mexico. It has gone about looking for support as the next Miami Beach by the locals. It is also considered to be the fastest growing place in the Caribbean, not to mention that it also has most of the fun you’ll ever get in the said area.

As Playa grows and grows even up to the present, more and more visitors from cruise ships arrive at the place. This calls for it being a popular tourism destination in Mexico. The beach scene greatly attracts most number of tourists everyday who are looking for excellent nightlife, beach fun, and tropical magnificence. This is located in the middle of Quintana Roo, only 45 minutes from Cancun, known for the Maya ruins. The location in the heart of Quintana makes it really accessible to all Mexico’s Caribbean coastline adventures.

Here are the most try activities that you should also jump in while in Playa Del Carmen:

Embrace yourself for a water adventure. Since Playa Del Carmen is known for it is beach location, you must try several beach trips. Water sports for the thrill-seekers are available; the list includes swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and kayaking. For those who want to activate their adrenaline, try diving off the cenotes or the underwater caves. But if you’re looking for greater heights, it is highly recommended that you try sky diving. On the other hand, a great way to relax yourself is to indulge in fishing and boating at Puerto Adventuras. 

Experience fun-filled nightlife. Tourists do come at Playa not just for the waters, but also for a different taste of nightlife that it offers. Quinta Avenida served to attract most people because of its series of bars and restaurants to choose from. Taste the Mexico’s national distilled alcoholic drink, the tequila. Another option is to go into Blue Parrot, known for its rock acts with a beachside backdrop. 

Dwell into Mexico’s rich culture. As mentioned earlier, the central location of Playa makes it convenient to exploring the nearby place of Riviera Maya popular for its Maya ruins. Drive to the town of Tulum and Coba, two of the Mayan ancient cities. There you can find archeological structures and relics that was once a cradle of the rich Mayan culture.

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