Originally
named Xaman-Ha (waters of the north) Playa del Carmen is
a living vibrant part of the Maya World (Mundo Maya). Located
on the beautiful Mexicana Caribbean coast some 40 miles
(60 kms.) south of Cancun,
Playa's dock is the pier for the 'people ferry' to Cozumel,
so it's only a short trip over to snorkel or dive on Cozumel's
incredible coral reefs.
Numerous outrageously delicious restaurants provide sustenance
and several foreign-owned hotels raise the standards of
service to exacting levels.
Originally named Xaman-Ha (waters
of the north) Playa del Carmen is a living vibrant part
of the Maya World (Mundo Maya). Located on the beautiful
Mexicana Caribbean coast some 40 miles (60 kms.) south of
Cancun,
Playa's dock is the pier for the 'people ferry' to Cozumel,
so it's only a short trip over to snorkel or dive on Cozumel's
incredible coral reefs.
Numerous outrageously delicious restaurants provide sustenance
and several foreign-owned hotels raise the standards of
service to exacting levels.
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To get to Playa, 68 km (42 miles) south of Cancun, take
a bus from the station downtown (about 1 1/2 hours). If
you're in the hotel zone, you could negotiate a fare with
a Cancun taxi driver to scoot you down.
The main road into town, Av. Juarez or Av. Principal, depending
on whom you ask, leads you right to the ferry dock and the
pedestrian-only 5th Avenue, running perpendicular to the
beach. It boasts many hotels, stores and restaurants.
The ferry to Cozumel has a schedule that changes constantly.
If you're going over, just ask about times at any of the
ticket booths scattered around the plaza. Try to get a ticket
on the WJ Mexico, a fast waterjet (25 minutes). The Xel-H
or Cozumelero takes 45 minutes.
Most of Playa's activities involve the water - the beaches
are fabulous for swimming, snorkeling, or diving. There
are numerous dive shops around.
Experience Playa del Carmen and the endless adventures Mundo
Maya has to offer
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