Playa del Carmen Beach Travel Guide

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Boats on shore at Playa del Carmen in the Yucatan, Mexico
Boats on Playa Del Carmen's shore (Bruce Herman/courtesy, Mexico Tourism)
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Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

By Christine Loomis
Playa del Carmen sits about 40 miles south of Cancun. It's an eclectic resort town where European influences meld with the traditional Mexican culture to create a busy, vibrant town featuring great restaurants, boutique and large hotels, and a nightlife that almost rivals that of Cancun. In addition to having its own Caribbean shoreline, the city is also central to all that the Riviera Maya offers. From Playa, it's easy to visit the only seaside Mayan ruin, Tulum archaeological site, and to take in a day at Xel-Ha or Xcaret, Riviera Maya's mega-popular eco theme parks; or you can book tours to some of the Yucatan's inviting cenotes, those mysterious and magical underground pools. Many tours allow you to experience contemporary Mayan culture. Read More

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  • I'm looking for a great all inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, close to 5th Ave, not a mega-resort (smaller), nice beach, good food. Is that possible? I would also like to get married there and include Mexican culture instead of being locked away in a resort far away from town. Thanks
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Hotel Las Palapas

Calle 34 at Avenida 5
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Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

Las Palapas Resort

Av 34 Norte con 5a Av y Zona Federal Maritima
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Distance: 1.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Acanto Hotel and Suites

16th Street Nt
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Distance: 1.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Selvatica Adventure Kingdom

expert favorite attraction
Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Distance: 20.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Offers a variety of adventure tours, including Extreme Canopy Adventure, Commando Expedition, Corona Rally, Zip & Snorkel, and Zip & Horseback Riding. ... Read More
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5_0

Xcaret

expert favorite attraction
Riviera Maya Mainland, Hwy. 307
77500

Distance: 4.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Close to Cancun, Xcaret is a large eco park where you can find tropical flora and fauna of the... Read More
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Alltournative Off-Track Adventures

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Office: Av 38 Norte, Lote 3, Manzana 200
77710

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Playa del Carmen

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 41.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Playa del Carmen

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 46.7 map
Merida Rejon Airport 169.6 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 228.0 map

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