Type of Attraction: General Attraction
Summary:Playa del Carmen beckons with a range of activities that is as diverse as the beautiful hues of azure and turquoise Caribbean waters.
Description: Playa del Carmen beckons with a range of activities that is as diverse as the beautiful hues of azure and turquoise Caribbean waters. Activities range from long walks on endless stretches of fine white sandy beach to an afternoon siesta in a palm shaded hammock
If you're not already a trained diver, you can learn to scuba dive or take a snorkeling lesson. Either way; you will marvel at the beauty and scope of the longest reef in the northern hemisphere. Windsurfing, jet skiing, or a full day of deep sea sports fishing are also available.
If golf is your game, the Playacar Club de Golf offers a spectacular par 72 championship golf course designed by world renowned golfer Robert Von Hagge. The golf course winds its way through the lush tropical jungle, around mystical cenotes, and next to ancient Mayan ruins.
If you'd rather stay on the beach, there are afternoon volleyball games on the beach in Playa del Carmen almost every day. Beware, losers buy the first round of cold beers. Whatever your interest, Playa del Carmen has something for everybody to enjoy.
Playa del Carmen geographic location let you visit nearby places like Cozumel, Xcaret, Xel Ha, Tulum, Coba, and the ecological reserve of Sian Ka'an and colonial cities such Valladolid and Merida, founded by the Spanish conquerors. Ferries to Cozumel Island, one of dive capitals of the world, leave from Playa del Carmen about every hour. Combined with Playa del Carmen's proximity to some of the greatest ceremonial centers of the ancient Maya, this makes Playa del Carmen the heart of the Mayan Riviera. In fact, Mayan ruin hopping one of Playa del Carmen's chief attractions.
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Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm : Type of Attraction:Children's / Kids Attraction Overview: Isla Mujeres is the ancestral hatching ground for the giant sea turtles who lay their eggs in the soft sand every May through September.
Eco-Tourism : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: The Mexican state of Quintana Roo - where Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are - contains a large percentage of Mexico's parks and reserves, 20% of its territory being covered by some sort of environmental protection.
Puerto Aventuras Marina : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: In the center of town, you'll find the boat-filled marina that's surrounded by lovely restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, handicraft stores and a small bookstore.
Daytime Activities : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: Playa del Carmen beckons with a range of activities that is as diverse as the beautiful hues of azure and turquoise Caribbean waters.
Dive Puerto Morelos : Type of Attraction:Water Sports Overview: Dive and Snorkel in Mexico's Newest National Park
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