Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico. His famous 5th Avenue is full of life and attractive to tourists. Excellent dining options and comfortable hotels for all budgets make it worth your while to visit this city. Playacar, in Playa del Carmen, is an incomparable resort with 5 star hotels overlooking the sea.

In pre-Hispanic times was called Playa del Carmen Xaman Ha (Mayan language: Xaman Ha ',' North Water ')? and was a starting point for the Maya in their pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Ixchel in Cozumel. The first modern settlement dates from the early twentieth century when there was located a community of fishermen and coconut farmers and tree gum. Until the mid-eighties Playa del Carmen was a small town of step with less than 1,500 inhabitants, but in the last two decades have dramatically changed the pace of growth of tourism.

Playa del Carmen offers a number of attractions in the surrounding area.

Xcaret. Eco-archaeological park located 6 miles south of Playa del Carmen, where you can appreciate the culture of Mexico, the flora and fauna of the region, the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Pole, and in turn enjoy the beaches Caribbean Sea and cenotes, underground rivers, swim with the dolphins and snorkeling in the practice, among other water activities.

Cozumel. Island located in front of Playa del Carmen, just 45 minutes by ferry.
Tulum. Mayan archeological zone located on the coast.

Xel-Ha. Ecological park with its main attractions are the bay, gardens and caves.
Small Hotels. The skeleton of the hotels in Playa del Carmen is the sum of small hotels ubicandos in the old town. They offer a personalized service that often reflects the traditions of the countries of origin of its owners (including many Italian, some German, French, Argentine).

Within Playa del Carmen has developed the Playacar resort hotel, where international hotel chains have built resorts.