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Playa del Carmen used to be a tiny fishing village, but the increasing rarity of unspoiled beaches, such as the one found there, have put it on the map as a vacation destination. Technically, Playa del Carmen is made up of the village area and the resort area. Both of these combined allow the traveler to experience the quaint charm of small town village life in this part of the world while experiencing all of the luxuries of a resort. Accommodations vary from small seaside cabanas and large and luxurious four star resorts. Because of this, the savvy traveler can tailor his or her vacation exactly to their needs. Depending on the time of year, well appointed vacation rooms can be as little as $60 a night. There are also many places to please the palate. Playa del Carmen offers many different types of cuisine, from the adventurous to more simple manifestations of traditional Mexican cuisine. A visitor to Playa del Carmen will never be at a loss for something to do. The Tank Ha Dive Center of Playa del Carmen offers scuba diving classes, the first of which is free if you are a guest of the Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya. All of the diving instructors are fully certified, guaranteeing safe, educational fun. In addition to diving near the shore, they also offer cavern diving for the more adventurous visitor. Golfers can visit the Playacar Golf Club to play on the beautifully designed course that is surrounded by and integrated with the natural beauty of the surrounding tropical jungle and Mayan ruins. The Mayan ruins offer their
own entertainment in the form of a fascinating history. A short trip away
from Playa del Carmen, guests of the beautiful seaside community can visit
the spellbinding ruins of the Mayan cities. Xcaret, an eco-archeological
park, is adjacent to Playa del Carmen. Xcaret boasts a natural aquarium,
underground rivers, horseback riding, and the once in a lifetime opportunity
to swim with dolphins! They also have a botanical garden, a chance to see
regional wildlife and a museum celebrating the local history.
About the Author Sara Moen is a travel journalist
and the editor of Playa
Maya News located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, updated daily with local
news, tours, real estate and hotels in Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya.
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Playa
del Carmen is located on the Mexican Caribbean coast, 40 miles south of
Cancun. This area, known as the Mayan Riviera, is an ideal destination
for weddings, honeymoons or just to relax in a gorgeous setting. Playa
del Carmen's original name was "Xaman-Ha" or "waters of the north". Playa
del Carmen's location and natural beauty make it the perfect vacation spot
for travelers of all ages and all budgets.