One of the most popular travel destinations in the Mayan Riviera is Playa del Carmen.

This booming resort town has abundant water sports, including swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, para-sailing, even sky diving. There’s great shopping and restaurants along Playa's "Quinta Avenida" (5th Avenue). Don’t miss 5th Avenue, as it is a fun and exciting place to see and be seen!  Visitors from around the world visit to party and also to relax. It is located one block off the beach, adjacent to the "Zocalo" (Main Square) in central Playa.

Cruise ships typically stop in Playa del Carmen, so vacationers can take advantage of the great shopping and restaurants. You can catch the ferry to Cozumel in Playa.

Playa del Carmen is only 45 minutes from the Tulum ruins and Cancun. It's central location makes it convenient to all the sights and adventures on Mexico's tropical Caribbean coastline.