Welcome to Playa del Carmen!!

Over the last few years, this little beach town has grown to become the most appealing destination in the Riviera Maya. People from all over the world visit Playa del Carmen, drawn by its stunning beaches and its relaxed Caribbean lifestyle.

Just 60 kilometers from Cancun, a similar distance from the archaeological Maya site of Tulum, is Playa del Carmen, an old fishermens' village known as Xaman H'a in the Maya language. Playa, as it is called by its inhabitants and visitors, has developed through numerous recent investments which have stimulated its rapid growth. What was once a simple, peaceful place - no more than a dock for the ferry to Cozumel - has now become one of the most important and sophisticated tourist attractions on the Riviera Maya.

With visitors from all corners of the globe, Playa del Carmen has a cosmopolitan ambiance that is unmatched in the area, and people of all nationalities can be found shopping in the streets, sunning on the beach, or dancing the night away in one of the town’s trendy nightspots.

Playa, means “beach” in Spanish, and despite rapid growth and a wide range of services and amenities, Playa del Carmen has remained a true beach town.
Everywhere you go, the turquoise Caribbean is just a few steps away.

Savor traditional Mayan seafood, or homemade international cuisine, visit stylish boutiques, galleries and shops, or just chill out in a sidewalk cafe.

You’ll find everything you need in Playa del Carmen, from groceries to swim suits, pharmacy supplies to snorkel masks. The town has all types of shops from small local vendors to large businesses and even a Sam’s Club and Walmart. So pack light and buy it for less when you get here. There are several banks and many cash machines throughout the town.

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