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playa Del Carmen travel guide
A former fishing village on the picturesque Caribbean Coast in the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, it became a popular beach resort in Mexico at the end of the last century. Then a ferry service was opened between the mainland and the island of Cozumel, and the influx of foreign guests that rushed into Playa del Carmen served as an impetus for the construction of all the necessary tourist infrastructure.
The resort is located about halfway from Cancun to Tulum in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. Its main street is called Fifth Avenue and on it you will find absolutely everything you need for a memorable vacation: shops, restaurants, cafes, hotels, nightclubs, bars and discos.
Playa Del Carmen is the best time to visit
You can book a hotel online in Playa del Carmen for any time of the year, because in winter there is an average of about 24 degrees above zero, while in summer the air warms up to 29 degrees of heat. It is worth remembering that in July and August in the city it is up to 40 degrees Celsius, as well as that in October there is the highest rainfall in a year.
Weather
The climate in the Playa del Carmen area is tropical, hot throughout the year. The average air temperature in January and July is + 26 ֲ° ׀¡ and + 33 ֲ° ׀¡. The water warms up to + 25 ֲ° ׀¡ and + 29 ֲ° ׀¡ in winter and summer, respectively. The rainy season is quite obvious, with its peak in late summer and the first half of autumn. Most often, precipitation is short-term, but abundant tropical showers, falling in the late afternoon and extremely rarely lingering.
Way to get there
To get to Playa del Carmen, you first have to fly to Cancun. The international airport of the popular Mexican resort receives regular flights from many European cities, and charters, including from Russia. KLM, Air France, British Airways, and some Middle Eastern carriers have the best balance between ticket prices and flight convenience. The way from Moscow to Cancun with connections in Amsterdam, Paris, London, Doha, Abu Dhabi will take about 14 hours, not counting the transfer, and will cost, depending on the season and the availability of discounts and promotions, $ 800-$ 1200. From the airport to Playa, you can take a taxi (about $ 80), a pre-ordered individual transfer (from $ 65) or by an ADO bus (from $ 8 to $ 12), departing right from the stop at the exit from the international passenger terminal. Travel time will be a little over an hour.
Features of the hotel bas
Hotels in Playa del Carmen are very different and this is one of the important advantages of the resort. You can find a very expensive and comfortable hotel, rent a room in a hotel belonging to world-famous chains, stay in an inexpensive hostel, or rent a room or apartment from local residents for a while. There are all-inclusive hotels in Playa, and there are those that offer guests only bed and breakfast.
The range of prices corresponds to the variety of options on offer: from $ 10 for a bed in a youth hostel dorm room to $ 300-$ 400 for a detached villa with several bedrooms, a room in a five-star hotel, or a penthouse apartment. You can count on free Wi-Fi and a shower even in the cheapest guesthouses, but if you plan to rent a car, it is better to check the information about the availability of parking space when booking. When choosing a hotel, consider your own preference for silence: in the Fifth Avenue area, you should not count on restful sleep until all nearby nightclubs are closed.
Entertainment
The resort cannot boast of its own sights in the usual sense of the word, but there are more than enough offers to see the most interesting Mexican monuments of architecture and nature in the local travel agencies. From Playa del Carmen, it is convenient to go on an excursion to Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, and Tulum, where the picturesque ruins of Mayan cities have been preserved. All these sights can be reached by public transport: ADO buses and minibusses, called collectiv׀¾ in Mexico, are available to passengers. On the list of natural masterpieces worth seeing are underground cenote lakes. On a hot day, it is pleasant to spend time in Xcaret Park, where it is interesting to swim with dolphins, walk through underground caves, see outlandish butterflies or dive with a mask and snorkel.
Among other beach resorts in Mexico, Playa is especially loved by young people. The reason is a huge amount of entertainment, without which young people cannot imagine their vacation. Dozens of sports bars, clubs, discos, and restaurants are open on Fifth Avenue, offering dance programs in the evenings. The list of especially famous ones: Coco Bongo – dancing and a variety of shows, Mambo Cafֳ© – foam parties, Blue Parrot – theme nights and barbecues, Calypso – salsa, Rhumba Club – Caribbean music and carnival-style parties.
Transport in Playa del Carmen
Of course, the fastest and most convenient way to get to Mexico is by plane. Cancֳ÷n International Airport is just 45 minutes from Cozumel, which is located near Playa del Carmen. There is also a small airport in Playa del Carmen, but it is more intended for short domestic flights, for example, to get to the ancient ruins of Cozumel.
Cozumel – Playa del Carmen: To get from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen, you need to get to the marina (el Muelle in Spanish) and take a ferry that leaves for Playa every hour. The journey by ferry will take approximately 30 minutes and already in Playa you can order a taxi, take a bus or walk to your hotel.
Cancֳ÷n – Playa del Carmen: To travel from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, you can take a taxi or bus. You don’t have to be afraid that Mexican taxi drivers will deceive you, because the fares are regulated by law. State taxis are painted black, white, and yellow. The bus also goes to Playa, you can buy a ticket at the airport in special machines.
Shopping and shops
Playa del Carmen is full of traditional Mexican souvenirs: wicker baskets and woven products, small handmade trinkets in the national Indian style, colorful hammocks, and, of course, tequila. Keep in mind that most shops close in the middle of the day for a long siesta, usually from one to four in the afternoon.
Beaches in playa del carmen
The city has two beaches: Paamul (Playa Paamul) and Paradise (Playa Paraiso); both are suitable for swimming and various sports. There are many beach hotels here, and along with the fashionable ones you can find very economical, but very nice ones, for which this city is highly respected by backpackers.
Airport
Playa del Carmen can serve both domestic and international flights. The friendly staff will help with the passage of passengers through customs and passport control, registration of their luggage and hand luggage. Lounges with comfortable armchairs, bars, restaurants, Duty-free shops, free Wi-Fi will help you to comfortably wait for your flight. Most major airports have a business lounge where you can use the phone, fax, or host a business meeting. And for passengers with small children – a children’s room. To get to/from the airport of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the most convenient way is to take a taxi or use a special bus or train express.