Conveniently located in the heart of Playa Del Carmen, Paraiso Azul's Casa De Gopala is a small hotel that for years has been a favorite destination of budget minded travelers from around the world seeking clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced accommodations. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/casadegopala/hotel/163/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:41:58 EST Many of our guests are repeat visitors that first stayed with us years ago, well before Playa evolved into the popular tourist resort of today. New upscale hotels and modern resorts have sprung up everywhere in the past few years, however; once you step from the city street, pass through our large wooden portals and enter into our private walled jungle, you will immediately sense that special feeling and atmosphere that only time can bestow. If you are looking to experience some of the "Old Playa" while enjoying the excitement and vitality of the "New Playa". The hotel is located approximately 300 yards from the white sandy beach and blue Caribbean water, only a short stroll past interesting shops and restaurants. The bus station, banks and post office are only a block away as well as Avenida Juarez. which is the main commercial street of Playa. Here businesses that cater to the local residents may be found such as, clothing and shoe stores, hardware suppliers, grocery and drug stores, bakeries, and local restaurants. Just over a block away is Quinta Avenida which runs parallels to the beach for several blocks and is commonly referred to as the Pedestrian Walkway. This is the main tourist artery of Playa where street venders, artists and musicians, specialty shops and boutiques, and dozens of excellent restaurants offering every type of cuisine imaginable may be found. After sunset the Pedestrian Walkway takes on the flavor of an international festival as visitors from around the world come out to enjoy an evening in Playa. AMENITIES: - Diving and snorkeling trips - Located at the pool, be sure to visit our good friends and neighbors, Yucatek Divers. As a full service dive center Yucatek offers PADI Certifications courses from beginner to advanced. - Car Rental - Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Executive, Dollar, National as well as several local rental agencies are represented in Playa. - Transportation - Taxi and airport shuttle service is available from the Hotel. A block away is the bus station where local and first class bus service is available to and from all parts of Mexico. - Flight Ticket Confirmation - Laundry Services - Tours and Sightseeing - With years of experience in the tour business Daniel will gladly assist you in planning and recommending tours. Tickets to popular destinations such as Xcaret and Xel Ha may be purchased at the Hotel. - Medical and Dental - Hopefully you will not require a doctor while staying with us but should one be required we have an excellent bilingual physician available who has treated several of our guests. The Red Cross is located only two blocks from the Hotel.as well as a small private hospital. Excellent dentists are also available. - Telephone, Fax, E-mail - Located across the street from the Hotel is a new internet cafe. The Hotel will gladly receive faxes and e-mail for guests. - Cool off in the deepest pool in Playa, meet new friends at the bar while enjoying a tropical drink or one of those famous Mexican cervezas, and dine in a tropical garden setting at the restaurant. - Guests of Casa De Gopala are invited to share and enjoy the pool, restaurant, and bar facilities of our good friends and neighbors at Casa Tucan which is located next to Casa De Gopala and connected by a private passage way. -Casa De Gopala and Casa Tucan were constructed at the same time in the pioneer days of Playa and as small hotels both work closely together to ensure all guests a memorable visit ACTIVITIES: DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel Beach Location: Near Beach (Walking Distance) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/casadegopala/hotel/163/7/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:41:58 EST