Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
First-time visitors to Playa del Carmen, the heart and charm of the Mayan Riviera, are often entranced by not only the beauty of this Caribbean seaside village, but also the diversity of activities and visitors. "Playa" is a distinct departure from resort towns that house high rise hotels and generic mega-resorts. Playa is real.
By day visitors who travel from all over the globe, sunbathe, spa, swim, dive, golf, shop, travel to the nearby ruins of Tulum or further to Coba or Chichen Itza, visit eco-parks, fish, walk, bike, nap, visit Isla Mujeres or take a day trip by ferry to Cozumel. By night, the beaches quiet down (with a few exceptions) and the nightspots come alive. Enjoy a variety of dining, drinking and shopping at night all along 5th Avenue -- the pedestrian walkway that runs parallel to the beach and offers block after block of restaurants, bars and boutiques.
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