Activities in Playa del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen is a growing cosmopolitan town located on the eastern Caribbean shores of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, about 35 miles south of Cancun, in the mere heart of the Mayan Riviera. It is a charming town with walking distance to everything. Conveniently located in the Mayan Riviera, it is only a short distance by car to numerous attractions, from adventure parks, desolate beaches to golf courses, as well as daytrips to the Islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres and Hol Box making it the perfect Caribbean holiday destination. A myriad of dining options exist, ranging from roadside taco stands to upscale, fine-dining restaurants along 5th Avenue, downtown's pedestrian walkway spanning the length of Playa. Enjoy local Mayan cuisine or choose from a variety of international eateries, including Italian, French, Argentinean and Thai restaurants. For local dishes venture up Juarez Avenue or past 10th Avenue to sample the authentic Mexican food.

A typical day in Playa, as the locals call it, can be spent relaxing under an umbrella propped along the breathtaking Mayan Riviera beaches sipping a margarita. The azure sea is the perfect temperature for a swim, and the ocean breeze is steady enough to keep you cool. Seaside bars and restaurants are located all along Playa del Carmen beaches and are the perfect place to kick off your shoes and enjoy lunch with your toes in the cool, white sand.

During the afternoon, you may browse the endless array of shops and markets along 5th Avenue. Banks, pharmacies, one-hour-film developing, liquor stores and supermarkets are located downtown and nearby.

After dining at a typical palapa-roofed restaurant, there are plenty of fun bars on the beach and in town where you can kick back with an ice-cold cerveza and watch live music. Listen to rock, reggae, folk, mariachi, and Mexican bands all around town or dance to live Salsa music at the Mambo Cafe.