Playa del Carmen's beach: white sand and turquoise water where you can relax, tan and practice water sports; there are vendors near the zócalo who offer distinct options to snorkel, fish, scuba dive and more. A famous beach is Playa
Mamitas.
Akumal: Visit the lagoon of Yal Kú, a National Park and an excellent place to snorkel and enjoy a magnificent sight full of natural beauties, is possible that you find turtles. To enter you must pay as small fare; it is not allow using sun block, to fish or to dive.
Alternative adventures: such as ecotourism and extreme activities are also available in Playa del Carmen.
• Alltournative: (ecotourism, jungle crossing, cenotes and Coba Mayan ruins;
(www.alltournative.com)
´´ Selvática: (extreme journeys, rappel, biking and snorkeling; www.selvatica.com.mx)
Night Life: in Playa del Carmen is great, walk along av. 5th "La Quinta", hop from bar to bar and enjoy the bohemian ambience.
Xcaret: Is an eco theme park dedicated to the Mayan Culture. Offers natural beauties such as cenotes, underground rivers, lagoons, aquarium, archeological sites, pools, beaches and more plus a wide variety of activities and spectacles such as snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving and kayaking. (Located 6 Km south of Playa del Carmen and transportation leaves to Xcaret next to the ferry dock exit. www.xcaret.com)
Xel-Ha: a water theme park that offers water and adventure activities, natural and ecological attractions, aquarium, turtle camp and dolphins.
(Located 13 Km from Tulum; www.xel-ha.com )
Cozumel: The calm tropical diving paradise, a gorgeous island with stunning coral formations and colorful reefs. Don't miss its majestic sight and blue crystalline water. To reach the island, take a ferry from Playa del Carmen. |