PLAYA DEL CARMEN TRAVEL INFORMATION
Are you looking for information on Playa del Carmen hotels or Playa del Carmen resorts? Do you prefer staying at an all inclusive hotel in Playa del Carmen with all the meals, drinks and activities covered or would you rather enjoy a relaxed vacation at a Playa del Carmen boutique hotel? Browse through our pages and start planning your well deserved Playa del Carmen vacation or even better your Playa del Carmen retire. No matter how long you will stay in Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Mexico will always welcome you and fulfill each of your desires.
Playa del Carmen was once named Xaman-Ha which are Mayan words that mean waters of the north. Nowadays, Playa del Carmen, also affectionately called “Playa”, is a beloved beach destination and it reflects the flawless merge of contrasting aspects of a recently discovered paradise. It remains a small town with a tranquil and hassle free life style but it also shows signs of a cosmopolitan city with its diverse population and its growing tourism industry.
Playa del Carmen hotels and lodging opportunities in general range from youth hostels to world-class, boutique hotels difficult to compare to anything you have tried so far. For all inclusive packages, the most recommended Playa del Carmen hotels are Viva Wyndham Maya, Iberostar Quetzal, Riu Tequila, Royal Porto Real Resort and Spa, Riu Yucatan, Grand Coco Bay All Inclusive Resort, Riu Palace Riviera Maya and the Reef Playacar among others. If you come with a tight budget, you can stay in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen without emptying your pockets by choosing Las Golondrinas, Costa del Mar, Coco Rio Hotel, La Tortuga Hotel and Spa and Riviera Caribe Maya. No matter which of these hotels you choose, your Playa del Carmen vacation will be an unforgettable experience.
Playa del Carmen is situated about 35 miles south from Cancun in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, close to the beautiful Mexican Caribbean sites, such as: Cancun, Tulum, Akumal etc. In fact, you cannot find a better meeting point if you intend to travel around the Mayan archeological sites and the Mayan coastal area.
Playa del Carmen is all about sunny days and with its enviable subtropical weather of an average temperature of 77ºF (95º F in the summer) you will get to understand why many visitors from all over the world have even chosen to stay here forever. Playa del Carmen can be considered a beach-side city since the houses and businesses have been built not far from the shoreline. So a walk along the tourist zone on 5th Avenue will let you enjoy glimpses of the stunning beaches that await you 10 feet beneath.
Playa del Carmen Water sports
If you really cannot do without the beach, Playa del Carmen features beach clubs, where you can join a beach volleyball match, lie down and sunbathe or get in the water for a relaxing swim.
No matter your level of expertise, the soft-sand beaches of Playa del Carmen will provide you with opportunities to practice water sports like snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing and new ones, which have not even been labeled yet.
Nearby Playa del Carmen, there are cenotes and sinkholes, as much as water parks and ecological parks including Xel-ha and Xcaret that offer you more activities to undertake, such as swimming in underground rivers, cave diving or hiking in the jungle.
If diving is your thing, you can take a boat from Playa del Carmen to get to the Great Mayan Reef, the second largest coral reef system, where depths of more than 33 feet and multi-hued fish will take your diving to another level.
Playa del Carmen 5th Avenue
After a day at the beach, the 5th Avenue welcomes you with a great assortment of restaurants and cafes that are ready to host you in an unforgettable dining experience always accompanied by the view of the busy Avenue.
If you cannot really wait to go shopping, right on the same 5th Avenue, you will come upon the shops, jewelry outlets and boutiques that will keep you busy until it is time for them to close.
By then, the night has come, and you will hear the music coming from the fun and exclusive nightclubs of Playa del Carmen. They will feature rhythms that range from rock, reggae, folk, mariachi, and live Salsa. Venues at the beach will offer you the sea breeze and several dancing scenarios to fit all preferences. Late at midnight, you will see people hopping from club to club, as a way not to miss out on any of the fun that Playa del Carmen is a source of.
New Passport Requirements
As part of U.S. Department of State's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, all travelers will be required to present a valid passport or other accepted document(s) to enter or re-enter the U.S. (visitors and U.S. residents) as early as January 8, 2007, from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
• January 8, 2007: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document (MMDs).
• January 1, 2008: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.
Click here to get complete details on New Requirements for Travelers including a list of "other accepted documents" from U.S Department of State.
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