Best Things to Do in Playa del Carmen
Most activities revolve around Playa del Carmen's renowned beach, just minutes from the main thoroughfare, La Quinta Avenida. At the nearby marina, you can charter either a fishing boat or a diving boat. Just four miles south, the popular Xcaret Eco-park showcases the Mayan Riviera's wild- and marine life. Still farther south you'll find some of the area's best golf courses -- recent travelers especially recommend Playacar Golf Club.
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Why go: Playa del Carmen is just remote enough that "The Beach" -- really the only one there ... read more»
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Why go: Playa del Carmen's main street, La Quinta Avenida, runs parallel to the shore and ... read more»
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Why go: Playa del Carmen offers access to some of the best diving spots in the Western ... read more»
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Why go: Playacar Golf Club is such a good course that many Cancún vacationers venture south to ... read more»
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Why go: Both writers and travelers say that Xcaret is a sort of Yucatán-style Disneyland, a large ... read more»
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Why go: Xel-Ha's is a natural aquarium centered on a natural inlet and lagoon that visitors ... read more»
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Why go: The Blue Parrot Beach Club has been a Playa del Carmen staple for years, and ... read more»
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Why go: Xaman-Ha has roughly 200 individual birds showcased over 32 acres. In addition, it's the ... read more»
