You're going to love Playa del Carmen… everyone does. It's a beautiful, quiet vacation paradise 45 minutes down the coast from the crowded Cancun scene in Mexico.
Playa del Carmen is one of the top diving destinations in the world, thanks to vibrant sea life and dazzling underwater caverns. This Riviera Maya beach town exudes a hipper, more laid-back vibe than gringo-friendly Cancún to the north.
The main area for tourist activity, and people watching, is La Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), it is a long stretch of pedestrian walkway a couple blocks from the beach with hundreds of shops, bars, restaurants and small boutique hotels. Enjoy the warm Mexican sun as you leisurely stroll along this trendy strip, do some souvenir shopping and grab a bite to eat, all before hitting the beach.
Be sure to catch the archaeological sites like Tulum, Chichen Itzá and Kobá, and to the Route of the Cenotes
Playa del Carmen is known mainly for white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid back bohemian vibe. Not too long ago it was a fishing village but has now become the #1 destination in Mexico. Luxurious vacation rentals and villas dot the sun-drenched landscape, along with amazing resorts and boutique hotels. Visitors have come to appreciate the serene atmosphere of Playa del Carmen, home to turquoise oceans and palm-fringed beaches.