See what the experts are saying about Playa del Carmen. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
32km (20 miles) S of Puerto Morelos; 70km (43 miles) S of Cancún; 10km (6 1/2 miles) N of Xcaret; 13km (8 miles) N of Puerto Calica Though it no longer has the feel of a village, Playa still provides that rare combination of simplicity (at... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There & Departing By Air -- You can fly into Cancún and take a bus directly from the airport, or fly into Cozumel and take the passenger ferry. By Car -- Highway 307 is the only highway that passes through Playa. As you approach... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The telephone area code is 984. Currency Exchange -- Playa has several banks and ATMs. Many currency-exchange houses are close to the pier or along Quinta Avenida at Calle 8. Doctor -- For serious medical attention, go to H... Continue reading »
Playa del Carmen Travel Experiences
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Burn Burn Burn, Burning Feet of Fire! (and Tulum)
(sorry it seems to ba a big long waffly update cos a) we haven´t done it for a couple of days and b) we have three hours to kill before t... Continue reading »
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Life´s a Beach
We arrived at the coastal town of Tulum after a long bus journey from Merida. Got a taxi out of the town and booked into a beach... Continue reading »
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Cancun & Isla de Mujeres
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MEXICO1. It's thought that the first people to inhabit Mexico arrived 20,000 years before Columbus did2. Mexico i... Continue reading »
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Beach Ruins
We´ve decided to write this section of our blog on the Mexican Caribbean in a way that will hopefully be useful to other travellers plann... Continue reading »
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Vacationing With My Momma
March 3rd, 2006.Nearly one week before mom and I head to Cancun. I'm getting really excited about the trip. It's going to be... Continue reading »
Popular Playa del Carmen Hotels
- Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive
- Playacar Palace - All Inclusive
- Riu Palace Mexico-All Inclusive
- Riu Palace Riviera Maya All-Inclusive
- Hotel El Punto
- The Royal Playa Del Carmen Adult Only All-Inclusive Resort
- Riu Playacar All Inclusive
- Riu Palace Mexico
- Aventura Mexicana
- Riviera del Sol
Popular Playa del Carmen Things to Do
- Xcaret
- Playa Del Carmen
- Tulum Ruins
- Dive Mike
- Yoga by the sea
- Xel-Ha & Tulum
- Senor Frogs
- Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park
- Paradise Catamarans
- Xcaret Plus
