Discover the wonders of Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya

”So You Want to Know What Makes Playa del Carmen Special"

There are so many great vacation spots to travel to, but not too many getaways can serve up all that Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya have to offer.

Whether you want to get away from it all for a couple of weeks, take a honeymoon vacation, or retire to this Caribbean paradise, the Mexican Riviera has something for everyone.

There’s good reason that “Playa” as it is affectionately referred to, is considered one of the top ten vacation destinations. It serves as the perfect base from which to explore the Mayan Riviera, and Yucatan Peninsula.

Lounge on one of the many spectacular beaches or….

Take the ferry across the way to Cozumel and check out the purple sea fans and sea turtles as you go snorkeling or scuba diving along the Planacar reef. Charter a boat and try the fabulous deep sea fishing, or wade in a mangrove and fly fish for tarpon or permit, or...

Maybe you just need to rejuvenate your spirit, pamper your body and enlighten your mind; perhaps do some yoga or have a massage as you enjoy the sound of the waves lapping against the sea shore, or….

Melt the stress away with an ancient steam bath ritual followed by a layering of volcanic mud and a coconut spritz, or….

Tour some of the lost cities of the jungle where one of the world’s most ancient civilizations thrived. Ponder the mysteries of the imposing Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza, or….

If you want to see natures true works of art, make sure you don’t miss seeing the ceynotes (say-no-tays). These marvels of nature are sinkholes in the middle of the jungle that lead to underground caverns. These chambers are full of beautiful bright blue freshwater with stalagmites and stalactites that hang from the ceiling as the tree roots from above try to push their way through the cave’s roof in search of freshwater, or….

Playa del Carmen weekly and monthly rentals allow you to experience the stunning natural beauty of pristine white sandy beaches where the sand never gets hot. The many eco parks, vibrant jungles, and protected biospheres are home to more than a hundred species of mammals and over three hundred species of birds.

Choose from a varied and eclectic selection of Playa del Carmen lodgings, from the eco minded, to the opulent, to the all inclusives, take advantage of the many different spas, resorts, hotels, condos, apartments, and villas.

Playa Norte Isla Mujeres one of the best beaches in the caribbean

Sunrise in Tulum

photo by: apachi's photostream at flickr



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