Playa del Carmen, is a cosmopolitan vibrating city along the beach of the Riviera Maya where you will find people from everywhere living in this amazing place. The fifth avenue has mostly all the action where you’ll find tons of bars and tons of restaurants, but don’t forget the surrounding areas where you have local restaurants offering delicious seafood and other local food.
Playa del Carmen, is the heart of the Riviera Maya, was once a fishing village known as Xaman Há; Nowadays it is a cosmopolitan beach town with a wide gastronomic offer and variety in lodging and entertainment options. On Fifth Avenue, there are shopping centers with international brands of clothing, perfumery, makeup and costume jewelery among other high-end products. In this pedestrian avenue that runs through the city just a few steps from the coast, you can find restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries and handicrafts sales, ideal to take a souvenir of your visit.
There is much to do in Playa del Carmen, since the sun rises you can do yoga on the beach, when it gets dark you can enjoy a snack by the sea, at night go to nightclubs and dance to the rhythm of our Caribbean music.
Even when it rains you can do many things like visiting L’Aquarium, an aquarium in Calle Corazón that supports the reforestation of our reefs and teaches its visitors the different ecosystems that exist in the region. Visit also the Frida Kahlo Museum, with impressive pieces about this Mexican painter who marked our culture.
The ride from the Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen depends on where exactly your hotel is located, it can take from 45 minutes to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.