Playa Del Carmen
A charming resort less than an hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is smaller, more relaxed and more picturesque than its buzzing neighbour. A strip of hotels, beach bars, seafood restaurants and local shops look out over soft white sands and the beautiful colours of the Caribbean Sea. Stay in one of the quieter surrounding resorts, such as Xcaret, and come to Playa to play!
Playa del Carmen highlights
- Unforgettable activities such as swimming with dolphins and manatees (in nearby Puerto Aventuras), shark cage diving (near Cancun) and some of the world's finest scuba diving and snorkelling (in Cozumel).
- The outstanding nature park of Xcaret, around ten minutes from Playa del Carmen, with hundreds of rare and exotic animal species and a spectacular evening culture show.
- 'Fifth Avenue', the extensive shopping street one block from the beach, where Mayan-style clothing, hammocks and silverware are particularly good value.
- The remarkable Mayan ruins of the Yucatan, such as Tulum, Chichen Itza and Uxmal, easily accessible on day trips.
