A stroll on Caribbean shores or an afternoon of bird-watching is about as exciting as things get around Playa del Carmen—so don’t expect the glitz of other Mexican resorts. Instead, you’ll see that Playa combines the rustic charms of a small Mexican fishing village with the amenities of a much larger destination. In addition to snorkeling and other water sports, visitors can take a day trip to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulúm.

Playa del Carmen Hotels

Name	Avg. Member Rating	Rates
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun All-In…		From $265
Occidental Grand Xcaret All-Inclusi…		From $145
Riu Palace Mexico-All Inclusi		From $193
Riu Playacar		From $160
Gran Porto Real Resort and Spa All-…		From $322
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Things To Do in Playa del Carmen

Name	Avg. Member Rating	Type
Xcaret		Parks and Zoos
Tulum		Tourist Attractions
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling		Snorkeling and Scuba…
Cozumel: Snorkeler's Paradise		Snorkeling and Scuba…
Xelha Snorkeling		Snorkeling and Scuba…
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Playa del Carmen Restaurants

Name	Avg. Member Rating	Type
Babes at Little Italy		Thai
Tarraya		Fish & Seafood
Yaxche Maya Cuisine		South American
Pizza Pazza		Italian
Oasis		Fish & Seafood
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Playa del Carmen Nightlife

Name	Avg. Member Rating	Type
Captain Dave's Bar		Bars
Señor Frogs		Bars
Blue Parrot Hotel & Beach Club		Bars
Deseo Bar		Bars
Bali Club		Nightclubs
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Playa del Carmen Experiences

Name	Review Usefulness	Member
I Think I Should Go To Playa...		JDTrvlAgnt
Mayan Resort - The Good and...		Cantin2
Food Options at Mayan Resort		Cantin2
Playa del Carmen's Quinta Av...		jilldg1
Maya Spa at Ikal del Mar		jilldg1
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Playa del Carmen Journals

Name	Journal Usefulness	Member
¿Vamos a Playa?		El Gallo
Riviera Maya -Mexico- 2006		Cantin2
The Many Faces of the Mexica...		Postcard
playa del carmen		Cantin2
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico (...		Rafal
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