Playa Del Carmen, or Playa as many call it, is a beautiful beachside city located in the State of Quintana Roo. It is best reached by flying into Cancun and taking the short drive to Playa. Playa Del Carmen, once a small Mexican fishing village, has been growing at the rate of 25%+ per year. This account for many of the Tourist attractions and lively activities that the area now offers.

5th Avenue, which runs along the ocean in Playa Del Carmen, has a myriad of hotels, restaurants, and rentals. There are also many stores along 5th avenue where tourists can find clothing, local crafts, rum, and even Cuban cigars. The many bars and clubs along 5th also give Play its party atmosphere which brings tourists in droves.

Playa Del Carmen is also known, obviously, for its beaches. The sand here is white and clean and the water is blue. The local beach crew also cleans any seaweed or garbage out of the water to keep the area nice for tourists. Water sports such as diving and snorkeling are popular here as there is a small coral reef nearby. Fishing is also highly popular in the area. There are many boating companies that will take tourists out for the water activities.

Those who wish to enjoy Playa Del Carmen, but wish to stay off the beaten path, there are many unique non-touristy stores as travelers get further inland away from the beach scene. The prices of things also get much cheaper as many tourists tend to stay near their resorts. By leaving the tourist areas, travelers can save a lot of money when purchasing things like clothing an souvenirs. The crafts made away from the tourist locales give visitors a look at things made more from the heart and less mass-produced. Also, travelers also get a better look at “real” Mexico as they get further away from the tourist attractions.