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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    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

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    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

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    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 »

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