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Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a pleasant, medium-sized city on the Caribbean in the northern part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Playa del Carmen is located in the heart of the region known as the “Riviera Maya,” a long swath of fine beaches that go from Cancún to Tulúm. It is located about 40 miles south of Cancún.  Traditionally a place to catch the ferry to the more famous island of Cozumel, Playa del Carmen has become a destination in its own right. Visitor life in Playa del

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Playa del Carmen is a pleasant, medium-sized city on the Caribbean in the northern part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Playa del Carmen is located in the heart of the region known as the “Riviera Maya,” a long swath of fine beaches that go from Cancún to Tulúm. It is located about 40 miles south of Cancún.
 Traditionally a place to catch the ferry to the more famous island of Cozumel, Playa del Carmen has become a destination in its own right. Visitor life in Playa del Carmen centers on Fifth Avenue, or Quinta Avenida, a long street full of souvenir shops, boutiques, hotels and restaurants. When you’re not shopping or eating, Playa del Carmen offers a full range of water sports, some very nice beaches, scuba diving and more.
 Nearby, there are places for sports such as rappelling and rock climbing. Snorkelers will want to check out the water park at Xel-Ha and Xcaret.


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Top Restaurants and Bars in Playa Del Carmen

100% Natural

This is a chain restaurant that offers fresh and tasty natural food and drinks. If you are tired of fried tacos and cheesy quesadillas then this is the spot to go for a bit of a detox. There is a ...
Restaurant
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

La Parrilla

This place is so popular there is often a queue for a table at peak time. There are three storeys, so you won't be waiting long, the service comes with a smile and you will not be disappointed by the ...
Restaurant
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Tequila Barrel

One of the best timed happy hours in town - which takes place only out the back and not on the streetside tables - attracts you to this happening place. The fan-filled back room ramps up the tunes ...
Bar
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Pirate Bar

This is a good spot to sit after a day on the beach although there is no sunset over the water because Playa is in the wrong place! Drop in for happy hour on the bench chairs on the beach then return ...
Bar
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The Blue Parrot beach bar

This, the hotel claims, is one of the best beach clubs in the world. Not so sure about that, but it is certainly a popular place for people eater to strut their stuff. Music is loud and drinks are ...
Bar
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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