Playa del Carmen has a number of historical sites, that have a magnetic appeal for archaeological buffs and their holidays.  Due to the immense popularity of this coastline town there are many competitive holidays package.

•    Nightlife

Holidays in Playa del Carmen are by and large peaceful and fun, with nightlife to suit everybody. The town has a lot of variety to suit all tastes right from cocktails on the beachfront to live music played late into the night at the many bars.

•    Xel-Ha

Xel-Ha is a national park that has been transformed into a water theme park built around a collection of natural lagoons and inlets. The park offers a range of water activities. You can also float down the river in a ring, dive under water without tanks and swim with dolphins.


•    Local Tours and Activities

Playa del Carmen offers easy access to a number of local tours and activities at and around Mexico's beach locations. There are many tours and activity packages that are organized and run by professional and fully-insured operators.


•    Tulum

This town is situated approximately an hour south of Playa and is very famous for its beautiful Mayan archaeological site which sits on a low cliff overlooking a beautiful beach and the turquoise Caribbean sea.

•    Cozumel

This is the large island off the coast of Playa and it is very well known for snorkeling and scuba near the Great Maya Reef, the large coral system.  Cozumel is also a main port for Cruise ships.

 
•    Golf

Golfers are well-served in Playa del Carmen, with the championship golf course at Playacar.


•    Beaches

Holidays in Playa are all about the beach. Playa reminds you of sun-bleached sands, glistening turquoise waters and tall swaying palms.
The seaweed and other garbage is cleaned up almost every day. Within a short walk to almost any point on the Playa main beach you will find a bar and a restaurant.

•    Eco-archaeological park of Xcaret, with its numerous activities is located just next-door.

•    Shopping

For shopping, the stores of Playa's Av 5 and surrounding side streets offer an diverse assortment of hand-made pottery, arts and crafts both local and from all over Mexico, gifts and New Age paraphernalia.